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I’ve Been Served with Divorce Papers…Now What?

If you have been served with divorce papers, your spouse has filed for divorce. The case is in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. You have several options for the next steps in the case. Consider the following options: You may file an Answer to your spouse’s...

Criminal Penalties for Abandonment

Criminal abandonment charges apply when someone intentionally or negligently refuses to care for an immediate family member. This includes a spouse, child, or parent. Several Massachusetts statutes address criminal abandonment and the legal consequences tied to this...

Pretrial Conferences in Divorce Cases

Anyone undergoing a divorce in Massachusetts likely has heard the term “pretrial conference.” The Standing Orders of the Probate and Family Court require a pretrial conference in all divorce cases. Rule 16 of the Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure...

Who May Solemnize a Massachusetts Marriage?

Heidy and Hugh, both Massachusetts residents, are getting married in Boston. They are trying to determine who can solemnize their marriage in Massachusetts as they plan their big day. Heidy’s brother, who is an ordained minister in New York, would like to perform the...