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What are the basics of joint custody?
As a parent in Massachusetts who has decided divorce is the best option for you, your next task is likely going to be figuring out how you want to handle custody. Joint custody can be one option to consider, as it may hold many benefits for you and your children....
Will joint custody work for your family?
As a parent in Massachusetts who is getting a divorce, you will also have to deal with child custody matters. At the Law Offices of Ira C. Yellin, LLC, we are here to help you examine one of the popular options: joint custody. What can joint custody do for you?...
Contesting an out-of-state move with kids
One spouse may wish to pursue a fresh start after a marriage ends by relocating to a new state or even across the country. When this individual is a parent, however, he or she must seek permission from the court to take the children out of the state, especially when...
What are the benefits of filing for bankruptcy?
Filing bankruptcy in Massachusetts has its pros and cons. If you are thinking about taking this course of action there are definite upsides. Once you learn about the benefits of bankruptcy, you gain better insight into whether this is the right step for you. According...
What are the types of divorce?
There are a few options for a divorce in Massachusetts. Which type of divorce you choose depends on your situation and needs. In some cases, the law will tell you which you can file. However, understanding all the options is helpful so you can make an informed...
What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
When your debts seem to be straining your budget and leaving you afraid for your financial future, it may be time to file for bankruptcy. Before heading to court in Massachusetts, you will need to decide which type of bankruptcy to file. One of your options is Chapter...
Is MA an equitable distribution or community property state?
When you and your spouse finally decide to follow through with a divorce, you may have several questions, one of which is, how will the courts divvy up your property? Will the judge divide everything 50/50, or will he or she split up the property based on who paid for...
How does the court decide custody?
Perhaps one of the most important jobs of a family court judge is to decide custody cases. A Massachusetts judge is not just making a decision lightly in such cases. The decision he or she makes will affect multiple lives, so it has to be the right one. A judge does...
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Declaring bankruptcy could give you the financial freedom you need in Franklin, Massachusetts. If you feel like you are drowning in credit card debt or student loan repayments, filing for bankruptcy can be a viable solution. Two of the most commonly filed types of...
