Retroactive Alimony Modification: New Case Law

Generally, alimony payments are modifiable if one of the parties encounters a material change in circumstances. A new Massachusetts case deals with an interesting change regarding a retroactive alimony modification. This case involves one party serving a prison...

Attorney Liens in Massachusetts

Attorney’s fees can take a number of different forms, from flat fees to hourly fees, depending on the case involved. In some cases, a specific lien against the proceeds in a client’s case — known as an attorney’s lien — can secure the...

Restraining Order for Past Sexual Abuse

A recent case discusses the issue of whether someone can get a restraining order against a perpetrator for past sexual abuse. The plaintiff and defendant in the case, Yahna Y. v. Sylvester S., are first cousins. The defendant is a couple of years older than the...

Alimony and Retirement: What Say the Courts?

Alimony is support paid by one spouse, known as the payor, towards the maintenance of the other spouse, known as the payee. In many cases, alimony terminates after a specific period of time, based on the length of the marriage. In some cases, however, it terminates...

Co-Parenting Tips During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Being a parent is not easy, especially now, during the Coronavirus pandemic. You may find it difficult to home-school kids while working from home or to explain world events to your kids in an age-appropriate way. It may be hard to soothe anxieties—your own and those...