Custody Articles

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Step-Parent Adoptions

Today, society embraces blended families. Heartwarming stories about adoption and the wonderful gift of having a child abound. Often, a new marriage following a divorce brings children into the equation. If you are a new step-parent, you may be interested in the...

The Best Interest of the Child Standard

When embroiled in a divorce, children play an important factor in many decisions such as child custody and child support. As these issues can greatly impact a family, our family law attorneys educate parents and soon-to-be-divorcees on how the court views these...

Lifestyle of the Parent as a Custody Factor

Consider the following hypotheticals involving parents, children, and the lifestyle of the parents:   1. A Massachusetts judge must decide whether a parent with a history of drug addiction should have custody over the parent’s two children.   2. One parent,...

Surrogacy Laws in Massachusetts

Having a child is a monumental moment in many families’ lives. Social media sites such as Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook provide many ideas on planning a baby shower or gender reveal, as well as lists of the “Top 10 Newborn Must-Haves.” Information inundates...