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What Does a Declaration of Homestead Protect in Massachusetts? Photo

What Does a Declaration of Homestead Protect in Massachusetts? Apr 14

Click here for printer friendly PDF format What Does a Declaration of Homestead Protect in Massachusetts? James M. Lynch reviews a ...

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Nine Ways to Plan for Divorce During Quarantine May 13

Attorney James M. Lynch examines the spike in divorce filings after lockdowns are lifting, and how quarantined spouses are ...

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Ask Our Attorneys: How has the Coronavirus Impacted Family Law in Massachusetts? Photo

Ask Our Attorneys: How has the Coronavirus Impacted Family Law in Massachusetts? May 06

The divorce and family attorneys of Lynch & Owens share their perspectives on how the pandemic has impacted courts, clients and ...

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Surviving Coronavirus: Video Mediation For Divorce and Family Law Issues Photo

Surviving Coronavirus: Video Mediation For Divorce and Family Law Issues Mar 19

Click here for printer-friendly PDF format Mediator James M. Lynch explains how video mediation allows resolution of divorce and ...

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Representing Defendants in Extension Hearings for 209A Restraining Orders Feb 12

Attorney James M. Lynch Reviews Massachusetts Law Regarding the Extension of Restraining Orders under G.L.c., §209A. Click here ...

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Liability for Injuries in Youth Sports - Where do the Courts Draw the Line? Photo

Liability for Injuries in Youth Sports - Where do the Courts Draw the Line? Dec 10

Attorney James M. Lynch examines the gray area surrounding who is responsible for injuries in contact sports. Click here f or ...

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The Challenge of Modifying 209A Restraining Orders Photo

The Challenge of Modifying 209A Restraining Orders Dec 03

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews the different legal standards that can apply when modifying a 209A abuse protection order in ...

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Mediating Tips: Child Custody and Parenting Time Photo

Mediating Tips: Child Custody and Parenting Time Nov 18

Click here for printer-friendly PDF format Mediator James M. Lynch reviews the details required in mediating successful parenting ...

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Texting, Email and Social Media Evidence: The Downfall of Antonio Brown Photo

Texting, Email and Social Media Evidence: The Downfall of Antonio Brown Sep 20

James M. Lynch explores the legal dangers associated with social media, texting and emails. Click here for print friendly PDF ...

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What are the Drunk Driving Laws for 21 and Older Drivers in Massachusetts? Photo

What are the Drunk Driving Laws for 21 and Older Drivers in Massachusetts? Aug 05

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews the penalties and suspensions for Drunk Driving Offenses in Massachusetts. If you’ve been recently ...

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Why Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is So Important Jun 21

Personal injury attorney James M. Lynch reviews uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in Massachusetts. Although we try not ...

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Can “Pat Patriot” Sue Jamal Adams Over his Pro Bowl Injury? Photo

Can “Pat Patriot” Sue Jamal Adams Over his Pro Bowl Injury? Feb 01

Attorney James M. Lynch explores whether the harm suffered by “Pat Patriot” was a workplace injury or an intentional battery under ...

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The Difference Between Eliminating Alimony Arrears and Child Support Arrears Photo

The Difference Between Eliminating Alimony Arrears and Child Support Arrears Jun 26

James M. Lynch and Harold A. Mazzio explore the difference between eliminating child support arrears and alimony arrears through a ...

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Requirements for a 209A Restraining Order: Objectively Reasonable Fear and Imminence of Harm Photo

Requirements for a 209A Restraining Order: Objectively Reasonable Fear and Imminence of Harm Jul 31

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews examines the requirements of objectively reasonable fear and imminent harm in Massachusetts ...

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Are Deposition Subpoenas Enforceable in Massachusetts Civil Cases? Photo

Are Deposition Subpoenas Enforceable in Massachusetts Civil Cases? Jun 09

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews the Massachusetts laws which give teeth to subpoenas in civil cases, including the issuance of ...

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Court Holds Parent in Contempt for Shared Custody Bad Behavior Photo

Court Holds Parent in Contempt for Shared Custody Bad Behavior Apr 13

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews recent Appeals Court contempt case addressing bad parental behavior in shared custody ...

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Extending Emergency 209A Domestic Restraining Orders Photo

Extending Emergency 209A Domestic Restraining Orders Mar 29

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews extension hearings for 209A restraining orders that are issued on emergency basis. In last week’s ...

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Stolen U-Haul Crash in Revere Shows Limits of Accident Liability Photo

Stolen U-Haul Crash in Revere Shows Limits of Accident Liability Mar 24

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch reviews who is likely to pay after a stolen U-Haul van crashes in Revere, MA. ...

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Understanding the 209A Restraining Order Process Photo

Understanding the 209A Restraining Order Process Mar 21

Attorney James M. Lynch reviews the issuance process for 209A abuse protection order in Massachusetts District Courts and Probate ...

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The Challenge of Parental Alienation Photo

The Challenge of Parental Alienation Mar 07

Attorney James M. Lynch considers the problem of parental alienation in child custody cases inside and outside of Massachusetts. ...

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