As has been the practice for decades now, October is the month in which people in particular remember and support victims of domestic violence. During this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, one way Massachusetts victims themselves can take a stand for their right not...
Standard for receiving guardianship without consent
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, there are many people in Springfield who know children whose parents are simply not willing or not able to care for them properly. Things like drug addiction or mental illness can easily handicap a parent to the point...
Child support and uninsured health expenses
Even when one or both parents have decent health insurance, Massachusetts residents are inevitably going to have to pay for some medical expenses out of pocket. These expenses can range from co-pays and deductibles to less frequent expenses that are more expensive,...
How would an offshore account be treated in a divorce?
The idea of an offshore account may connote some sense of mystery or even inherently illegal activity. However, the reality is that offshore accounts are simply bank or investment accounts that are held in foreign countries. Residents of Springfield, Massachusetts,...
