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Attorney’s Fees in Massachusetts Divorce Cases
Divorce litigation is expensive. There are no two ways around it. Law firms compensate attorneys well, and even solo attorneys tend to carry significant overhead. Getting the attorney up to speed, discovery, and motion practice all add significant costs. Custody...
When Does Massachusetts Have Jurisdiction Over a Guardianship? Lessons from Guardianship of Finley (2026)
Key Takeaways A child's physical presence in Massachusetts does not automatically give a Massachusetts court jurisdiction over a guardianship case. In most interstate disputes, the court must first determine whether Massachusetts has authority to hear the case under...
Using a Private Investigator in a Massachusetts Divorce Case
One of the hardest parts of any divorce is not knowing whether you have the full picture. You may have a nagging feeling that something isn't quite right, but you cannot prove it. Perhaps your spouse's financial disclosures do not make sense, or large sums of money...
Ultimate Guide to Financial Statements in Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Cases
How to Properly Complete a Financial Statement in Massachusetts Family Law Cases A Comprehensive Guide to the Short Form, Long Form, Schedule A, and Schedule B Few documents in a Massachusetts Probate and Family Court case are more important than the Financial...
Social Media, Text Messages, and Digital Evidence in Massachusetts Divorce and Family Law Cases
We live in a world where nearly everything we do leaves behind a digital footprint. Conversations that once happened privately now happen through text messages, emails, and social media platforms. Online banking records, Venmo transactions, cryptocurrency accounts,...
When Is It Worth Modifying Child Support or Alimony in Massachusetts?
One of the more common questions that comes up after a divorce is whether it makes sense to go back to court to modify child support or alimony. The answer, as unsatisfying as it may initially sound, is that it depends. More specifically, it depends on the facts, the...
Trial Preparation in a Massachusetts Divorce
If your Massachusetts divorce is going to trial, something's gone terribly wrong. It's a small percentage of cases that go the distance in Massachusetts: less than 5%. Some cases head straight to trial because the parties' positions are so far apart. The case becomes...
Guardianship of Kelvin: Due Process and the Limits of Contempt in Massachusetts Guardianship Cases
Contempt is one of the primary enforcement tools in the law. In the Probate and Family Court, judges use it regularly to address noncompliance with court orders, whether those involve parenting time, communication, financial obligations, or other directives. It is a...
What Happens at a Pretrial Conference in a Massachusetts Divorce Case
There is a moment in your divorce when things start to come into focus. For you, and for the judge. It is no longer merely an exchange of paperwork and conversations with your attorney. You're past the point of floating positions back and forth through attorneys from...
Depositions in Massachusetts Divorce Cases: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Be Ready
If you are going through a divorce in Massachusetts, you have probably already heard the term “discovery.” This is the stage where both sides gather information, including financial records, documents, and answers to written questions, so everyone has a clearer...