On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Feb 25, 2020 | Child Custody
Every child custody case, no matter where or when it occurs, is decided based on what’s in the best interests of the child. Most states have a fairly specific list of things that family judges are supposed to consider (although there’s often leeway for judges to...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 11, 2019 | Child Custody
The holidays can quickly become the most stressful time of the year, especially when you’ve got shared custody matters to figure out. But before things drag you down, grab onto that holiday spirit and start making arrangements. Positive coparenting can be crucial for...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 5, 2019 | Child Custody
Child custody arrangements contain anything from scheduled visitation time to provisions for how you and your ex will care for your child. But when life throws something new your way, you may find yourself needing to make child custody modifications. What is a...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jun 13, 2019 | Child Custody
Divorce in Massachusetts centers on the divorcing couple and any children they may have. One group that routinely receives virtually no attention in the divorce process is grandparents. Most people might think that grandparents have only an ancillary interest in...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | May 23, 2019 | Child Custody
Most civil judges in Massachusetts realize that the issue of child custody in a divorce should be resolved by the parents. The legislature has provided a powerful tool to encourage divorcing parents to give meaningful consideration to child custody issues by requiring...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Apr 18, 2019 | Child Custody
Most Massachusetts couples who have decided to obtain a divorce wonder how the court will resolve the complex question of physical custody. The court will consider a variety of factors, such as the relative incomes of the parents, the relationship between the parents...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2019 | Child Custody
In many child custody and visitation matters in Massachusetts, one parent will have the care and control of the child most of the time. The other parent, however, will generally be given court-ordered visitation. In other words, the other parent’s legal...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Feb 7, 2019 | Child Custody
Like other states, Massachusetts has special rules when a parent with custody over his or her child wishes to move to another state. Particularly since states in this part of the country are smaller, it is highly possible a parent may have very good reasons for...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Dec 14, 2018 | Child Custody
There is a lot of focus these days in the world of family law on the importance of parents putting aside at least some of their differences for the sake of their children and agreeing on a parenting plan. This is thought to be best for the well-being of the children,...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Dec 6, 2018 | Child Custody
Even when both parents agreed at the outset, the reality is that child custody orders in Massachusetts are subject to be changed. This is not necessarily a bad thing, since the flexibility gives judges and parents the opportunity to make adjustments when a...
