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When people begin the divorce process, they are often trying to balance two very real, and sometimes competing, goals. First, there is a desire to resolve things efficiently. Divorce can be expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, and most people want to...
Annulment mediation may seem counter-intuitive. Why mediate something you are trying to undo? While both divorce and annulment can end a marriage, and one would file either action in the Probate and Family Court, the legal basis for each is very different. A...
Is the recipient of a restraining order protected by the anti-SLAPP statute when she contacts the police to report a possible violation? What happens if no violation occurs and charges are filed erroneously, only to be dismissed later? In a recent case, the...
Olivia and Oscar are going through a contentious divorce in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. They are facing issues exchanging financial information. Oscar is a partner in an accounting firm which is local and privately held. Olivia’s attorney requested...
Many divorcing couples argue intensely and say regrettable things. One or both spouses may threaten the unthinkable: to take the kids. Legal custody and physical custody of children are at issue here. Physical custody refers to where the child lives or stays....
The following is a test. If you are a divorce lawyer, family law attorney, or someone seeking or opposing a protection order, this is particularly relevant to you. Which of these scenarios might be appropriate for an order of protection from harassment, also known as...