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Collaborative Law Offers More Peaceful Divorce Option

Divorce is often viewed as a devastating experience, where two people bitterly quarrel about how their shared possessions will be split up. However, divorce actually can be amicable rather than traumatizing. This is possible thanks to options like collaborative law in Massachusetts. Collaborative law is a new approach to divorce that helps a couple to…
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Five Reasons to consider Divorce Mediation

There are a number of paths couples can choose when deciding to separate, divorce or prepare for their post-divorce lives. The most popular, which is also the most emotionally charged option, is litigation. This involves significant court intervention, with each party being represented by a litigation attorney. However, mediation is a viable alternative to resolve…
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Vacationing Out Of State

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, many children (and parents) are looking forward to their summer vacation. It is good practice, and may be required by Order of the Court, for a parent who will be temporarily removing a child from Massachusetts for a vacation within the United States to notify the…
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Parenting Coordinator: Rules for the Rule-makers

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and the use of parenting coordinators (PC) in the context of family law litigation has gained popularity in recent years. Many ADR options, such as mediation and conciliation, provide an opportunity for the parties rather than a Court, to resolve issues, such as a plan for sharing custody of the children.…
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