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

Massachusetts DUI defense lawyer James M. Lynch reviews the Massachusetts legislature’s recent changes to Melanie’s Law. As predicted here ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch discusses false accusations in 209A restraining order cases. In all Massachusetts restraining ...

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Massachusetts lawyer James M. Lynch reviews the statutes of limitations for crimes in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the statute of ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch discusses how child support arrears never expire in Massachusetts. Recently, we have been ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Carmela Miraglia analyzes Rosen v. Rosen, a recent Supreme Judicial Court decision suggesting child support ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens reviews the current debate over alimony reform in the Massachusetts state senate and the SJC. ...

Massachusetts family law lawyer Jason V. Owens reacts to a new CNN investigation of parental rights for convicted rapists in the United ...

Our team of family law attorneys survey the available facts, rumors and speculation surrounding when Massachusetts Probate Courts will ...

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Massachusetts family law lawyer Jason V. Owens reviews a recent Boston Globe article detailing the dismal treatment of child molestation ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens reports on a new alimony reform bill filed in the MA House before a January 20, 2017 deadline. ...

Massachusetts family law attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews the latest news surrounding the judges of the Massachusetts Probate and Family ...

Massachusetts family law attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews recent changes in the judicial lineup at Norfolk Probate and Family Court ...

Massachusetts family law attorney Jason V. Owens examines the secrecy surrounding the 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. UPDATE ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens writes on Sen. William Brownsberger’s efforts to block bill to end lifetime alimony. Time is ...

Family law attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews Massachusetts Probate and Family Court news in her latest judicial roundup blog. A lot has ...

With the filing of the NFL Player’s Association’s (NFLPA) brief on Monday, December 7, 2015, the issues on appeal have crystalized. The NFL ...

Cape Cod family attorney Carmela M. Miraglia speaks to peers about the legacy of retiring judge Hon. Robert A. Scandurra. On July 13, 2018, ...

Massachusetts attorney Jason V. Owens considers ESPN’s recent actions in Deflategate case. As the only member of the firm who has been a ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens examines the troubling guardianship case for the daughter of Jared Remy. March 26, 2014 – Lynch ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens reviews the latest changes to the lineup of judges sitting at the Plymouth Probate and Family ...

What Changes When You Get Married? Divorce lawyer Nicole K. Levy explores 9 ways that marriage changes your rights and responsibilities ...

Look for Judge Richard Berman to craft an opinion in the Tom Brady case that embarrasses Roger Goodell in a way that will withstand the ...

This is not something that will be considered by Judge Richard Berman in Tom Brady’s Appeal of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s arbitration ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Jason V. Owens reports on a Feb. 4th deadline for co-sponsors for a new alimony reform bill. Talk about about ...

On Friday, August 21, 2015, Attorney Lester Munson, a legal analyst for ESPN, weighed in with his opinion that Tom Brady has virtually no ...

The recent arbitration appeal that Tom Brady successfully waged in the United States District Court in New York ( and which the NFL has ...

Click here for printer friendly PDF format With recession fears spiking, some wonder how lean economic times impact divorce. It's a common ...

Massachusetts personal injury attorney James M. Lynch discusses how auto insurers evaluate personal injury claims after an accident. ...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: On September 1, 2021, the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court suspended the requirement for divorcing parents to attend a ...

(This is a follow-up to yesterday’s post – Brady Federal Deflategate Appeal: A Lawyer’s View – which discussed how U.S. District Court Judge ...

Massachusetts family law attorney James M. Lynch reviews harassment orders in Massachusetts following a recent Appeals Court decision. A ...

Click here for printer friendly PDF format 2023 Decision Offers Key Insights for Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreements A recent decision by ...

As predicted here ( How Judge Berman Will Embarrass the NFL in Deflategate Opinion ) on September 1, 2015, Judge Richard Berman vacated Tom ...

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The Massachusetts Legislature is now considering legislation that would significantly change the way that divorce courts approach the ...

Years ago, I tried a personal injury case dealing with a serious head injury before a jury in the U.S. District Court in Boston. My client, ...

According to news reports, the NFL won’t seek a stay of Judge Richard Berman’s decision vacating Roger Goodell’s suspension of New England ...

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch examines a recent news story about a Brockton car accident for lessons in auto accident ...

Attorney and Supreme Court watcher James M. Lynch considers whether Republicans will “go nuclear” over Gorsch appointment. As predicted ...

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

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch discusses how comparative negligence often affects damages in Massachusetts auto ...

Attorney James M. Lynch considers whether Donald Trump’s sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, could influence the President’s Supreme Court choice. ...

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

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

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Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch examines recent case law dealing with the factors considered in determining what is “income” for ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch discusses RSUs and the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines in the recently decided Hoegan v. ...

Following the recent appearance of Attorney Lynch and Attorney Owens in the Boston Herald to discuss the Jared Remy case, Lynch & Owens has ...

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Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews proof of non-payment in alimony and child support cases in Massachusetts. Click Here for ...

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

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

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch discusses the shortcomings of motorcycle insurance coverage in Massachusetts. Over the ...

Massachusetts DUI Defense attorney James M. Lynch reviews a recent decision impacting attacking the use of breathalyzer tests in DUI ...

Attorney James M. Lynch discussed the possible Supreme Court appointment of Neil M. Gorsuch of the 10 th Circuit Court of Appeals. As ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch discusses the challenges surrounding medical malpractice claims in Massachusetts. Not ...

Massachusetts lawyer James M. Lynch reviews how Abuse Prevention Orders can affect unwary parents. Click Here for print friendly PDF format ...

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer James M. Lynch reviews the law surrounding injuries resulting from snow and icy conditions. With the ...

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

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

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

With the filing of the NFL Player’s Association’s (NFLPA) brief on Monday, December 7, 2015, the issues on appeal have crystalized. The NFL ...

We are constantly being asked if Tom Brady can sue Roger Goodell and the National Football League for Defamation of Character. The answer is ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews the enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Massachusetts. The answer is yes, as long ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch provides a practical review of the time and residency requirements of the Massachusetts Divorce ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews two cases that illustrate how the Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction and ...

Massachusetts DUI defense lawyer James M. Lynch reviews hardship licenses for first time DUI offenders in Massachusetts. If you ever find ...

Massachusetts personal injury attorney James M. Lynch reviews how medical bills are paid after a motor vehicle accident. Who pays your ...

Massachusetts personal injury attorney James M. Lynch reviews a recent Appeals Court decision impacting how PIP and Medpay affect coverage ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews which party pays legal fees in Massachusetts divorce and family law cases. In a typical ...

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Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews how retirement assets are divided in a Massachusetts divorce. In a Massachusetts ...

Massachusetts divorce lawyer James M. Lynch reviews how marital debts and liabilities are treated in a Massachusetts divorce. In ...

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