The Massachusetts legislature has substantially expanded the scope of the law that allows judges to issue “restraining orders” against certain individuals. The original law (Chapter 209A) has been in effect since 1978, [...]
You might think a will is necessary only if you have significant net worth, but that’s not true. A will can serve not only to distribute all your property according to your [...]
Congratulations! You’ve found your life partner, and you’re engaged. The last thing you want to think about is what will happen if your marriage ends. Nonetheless, it may be worthwhile to consider [...]
Ah, the engagement ring—symbol of love and commitment. After the big question is popped, it’s the first thing friends and family ask to see, a marker of taste and income, a family [...]
Welcome to a brand-new decade! It’s halfway through January, and we hope you’ve already made progress on your life-changing resolutions for the coming year. Here are a few recommendations from our colleagues [...]
A January 8th decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) supported the claim of a second wife, represented by Mountain Dearborn, who sought to receive her legal share of the real [...]
