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Improve your communication with your Ex

Communication with your ex is likely to be a tough task. Remember that it isn't always necessary to meet your ex in person-speaking over the phone or exchanging texts or emails is fine for the majority of conversations. The goal is to establish conflict-free communication, so see which type of contact works best for you.…
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MA Appeals Court Decision: Parenting Coordinators

In September, the Massachusetts Appeals Court entered a decision regarding the appointment of parenting coordinators in Massachusetts. The underlying case was a modification action regarding the appointment of a parenting coordinator to assist the parties in resolving disputed issues relating to shared legal custody of their children. In the parties' Separation Agreement, the parties agreed…
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Harassment vs. Abuse Prevention Orders

Massachusetts offers two statutory mechanisms—Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A and Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 258E—for protection of victims of abuse and harassment. In 1978, Massachusetts was among the first states to address domestic violence by creation of abuse prevention orders under 209A. Although 209A provided relief to countless victims of abuse, its mandate of a…
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Mother’s Move to CA: Approved best interest for the children

Under Massachusetts law, when a parent with sole physical custody of a child seeks to move to another state, the courts will make the determination of whether or not to approve the move based on a two-pronged test. First, does the move provide a "real advantage"-that is, is there a good reason for the move.…
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