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Massachusetts residents sometimes find themselves facing financial hardships. These difficulties come and go. They are often hard to predict. They make life a little tougher for everyone. The last thing you need on top of your financial burden is harassment....
When you and your child's father are not married, it may sometimes be difficult to share custody. Your child needs support from both parents, so it is important to have a visitation order and a child support order. When you and your child's father are not married,...
Most people file bankruptcy because they need financial relief from their debts. A discharge is what provides this relief. A discharge is a court order that relieves you from paying most of your debts. There are some types of debt, however, that a bankruptcy court...
If you and your spouse are like most couples, you probably have accumulated at least a few antiques over the years. Unless either of you inherited them from family members, however, they form part of your marital property that you must divide between you fairly and...
A common area of disagreement during a divorce is the division of assets. For some couples, there is a desire to prevent the other person from getting certain assets or to try to do anything to reduce the amount of assets the other person gets. If you have a rough...
Navigating child custody issues is often complex for both parents. Whether you are seeking sole custody or are satisfied with sharing joint custody with your ex-spouse, it can still be extremely difficult to work out some of the details. The following are a few common...
Most people assume that if you are filing for bankruptcy, you should file for chapter 7 instead of 13. It is because of the former demands that debtors pay the debt they owe. With the latter, however, your qualifying debt gets wiped out without the repayment plan....
Couples who decide to file for divorce have a lot of decisions to make. Financially and emotionally, the process is difficult, and some people may choose to stick their heads in the sand to avoid having to deal with anything. However, preparing for it will often get...
When parents separate or divorce in Massachusetts, custody and parenting time are two of the biggest concerns that arise. In most instances, parents genuinely want to ensure they can spend as much time as possible with their children in spite of living in separate...
Depending on your financial circumstances, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may be the more appropriate bankruptcy option. The long-term effect bankruptcy may have on your credit is often a concern when weighing the available options. When coming to a decision on the...