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Monthly Archives: July 2014

Prenuptial Agreements Are More Common

Prenuptial Agreements Are More Common
When it comes to marriage, many couples used to think all you need is love. But with increasingly difficult economic times, many now find they also need a prenuptial agreement. Seventy-three percent of divorce attorneys reported seeing an increase in demand for prenuptial agreements over the past five years, according to a recent survey conducted…
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Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements
A Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement that identifies the parties’ financial obligations and property rights with respect to property held prior to the marriage. Additionally, a Prenuptial Agreements may address income and property accumulated during the marriage and spousal support that may be paid in the event of divorce. People enter into Prenuptial Agreements prior…
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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights In Massachusetts

Grandparents’ Visitation Rights In Massachusetts
The grandparent/grandchild relationship can be one of the most valuable relationships in a child's life. Unfortunately, this relationship may be severed after a divorce or adjudication of a paternity case, if the custodial parent does not agree to maintain the relationship. Recognizing the importance of this relationship, as well as a custodial parent's constitutional right…
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The Costs of Being A Stay-At-Home Mom and Creating Families

The Costs of Being A Stay-At-Home Mom and Creating Families
When a couple makes the decision to have a family, a lot of thought is involved. While many companies now offer both maternity and paternity leave, the amount of time is usually capped at three months. A 3-month old child is certainly not capable of being left alone, so a lot of families have to…
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