Dispositive Motions in the Probate and Family Court By Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. You have been contacted by your client because they have been served with a complaint. If your blinders are on, you may jump right into drafting your answer and a potential counterclaim and preparing for litigation. However, you would be doing your…
Read more
The Case of Dolan v. Dolan: Massachusetts Two-Prong Test for the Modification of Alimony
In the recent case of Dolan v. Dolan, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals affirmed the longstanding rule for applying the two-prong analysis used in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated a material change in circumstances for the purpose of calculating alimony modification. In the appellate case, Mr. Dolan appealed the ruling of Judge Gorman, who…
Read more
Back to Basics: Ways to Divorce in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are several potential ways to get a divorce. The way you choose largely depends on whether you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and your personal preference. If you are confused about your options, you can talk to a Massachusetts divorce attorney for assistance. Uncontested Divorce An uncontested…
Read more
Your Child & Back to School During COVID-19
About six months after the first cases of coronavirus became known in the United States, school administrators, the federal government, and local communities are considering whether children should go back to school this fall and what this might look like. Many families are being given the option to have their children participate in virtual learning.…
Read more