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Few things feel as satisfying as a tax refund landing in your account, especially when money is tight. If you are preparing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, however, that refund raises an important question: is it still yours to keep? The answer depends on your...
When your child needs medical care, you need to approve tests, choose a doctor or decide on treatment. After divorce, it may not always be clear which parent has the right to make those decisions. In Massachusetts, legal custody covers major choices about your child’s...
Parents are not always able to come up with a child custody solution on their own. They need the court to do it and issue a custody order. To do this, the court is supposed to use the standard of deciding what is in the child's best interests. While this sounds good...
Are you in debt? Is your debt caused by medical bills, late fees or maxed credit cards? Is your debt causing financial strain? You may need to consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a process that can help you remove large amounts of debt within a few months or...
Although not legally required, spouses communicating during divorce can be beneficial. It allows them to exchange information and make decisions seamlessly. However, it can also increase the likelihood of conflicts due to emotional triggers and unresolved issues. ...
Having to speak with your ex about your children is something that can be challenging and infuriating; however, it’s also necessary as you raise your children. When you and your ex can speak calmly, making decisions about the children might be a bit easier. It’s not...
If you work from home and are going through a divorce or custody dispute, you may have questions about whether your job arrangement will affect parenting time. Remote and hybrid work have become common, and many parents now spend less time commuting and more time at...
It’s easy when thinking about custody and parenting plans to fall into the trap of treating all children the same. The reality is that the requirements of one child to the next can vary hugely. One factor that is often behind this is their age. A plan that works well...
Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can raise many questions about what happens next. One important step is the meeting of creditors, commonly called the 341 review. The name may sound formal, but this meeting is not a courtroom trial. In most consumer...
Massachusetts law uses an equitable distribution model. This system treats all assets owned by either spouse as part of the marital estate. This includes inheritances you received before or during a marriage, even if your name is the only one on the legal papers....