by: Julia Rodgers A Guardian Ad Litem, commonly referred to as a “GAL”, is a third-party professional appointed by the court to report on and/or advise the court on matters relating to a minor child. The court may adopt the recommendations of the GAL. It is important to note that, unless appointed to do so,…
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The Power of a Trust in Divorce
by: Christina Pashou, Esq. The Massachusetts case of Pfannenstiehl v. Pfannenstiehl could have lead to a court decision that would have negatively impacted the estate planning goals of families who wish to protect trust assets in divorce cases. In 2015, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that a portion of a trust created by the parents…
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Quick Tips: Summer Vacationing Out of State With Your Children
by: Julia Rodgers Many children (and parents) are looking forward to their summer vacation, which often will involve traveling. If you are a parent who may be bringing your child on vacation out of state (and within the United States), it is good practice- and may be required by Court Order- to notify the other…
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What is Discovery, and Why is it Important?
[caption id="attachment_3571" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mavrides Law: Boston Divorce Lawyer Blog about Discovery in Litigation[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Whether you ultimately decide to settle your case or litigate it and proceed to trial, discovery is crucial. Discovery is the legal term for exchanging information between spouses to effectuate complete disclosure of information relevant to the case.…
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