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...
Month: July 2026
Who makes medical decisions for children after divorce?
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...
How does the court decide what is best for a child?
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...
Should you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
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...
