Category Archives: Divorce/Separation

The Power of a Trust in Divorce

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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Does a GAL Apply to Your Case?

Does a GAL Apply to Your Case?

A Guardian Ad Litem, commonly referred to as a “GAL”, plays a significant role in divorce and post-divorce cases where child custody and visitation are at issue. A GAL is almost always appointed in highly contested child custody cases. If the GAL is experienced and capable, the court more often than not adopts the recommendations…

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Marcia Mavrides quoted in the Boston Herald on Catholic Annulments

Read the full article here: http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/columnists/bob_mcgovern/2015/09/full_court_press_legal_annulment_still_poses_challenge

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Top 3 Signs Your Marriage is Over.

It is hard to pinpoint the exact moment when you realize your marriage is past the point of repair. For many couples considering divorce, the reality of “till death do us part” has become an improbable ideal. When communication in the relationship has broken down, it may be time to re-evaluate the route that…

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