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  • 2025
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      • How Temporary Child Custody Orders Can Help You
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      • What You Need to Know About Guardianship of a Minor in Massachusetts
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      • The Rights of Unmarried Fathers
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      • Alimony, Child Support & Taxes: An Updated Overview
      • Is It Possible to Receive Lifetime Alimony in Massachusetts?
  • 2024
    • December
      • The 4 Different Types of Alimony Awarded in Massachusetts Divorces
    • November
      • Is Massachusetts a 50/50 State When It Comes to Divorce?
    • October
      • How Child Support Affects Alimony in Massachusetts Divorces
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      • The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements Among Massachusetts Millennials
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      • Who Gets the Dog? Determining Pet Custody in a Massachusetts Divorce
    • July
      • Will My Kids Be Okay After a Divorce?
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      • What Is the Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce?
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      • Child Custody in Military Divorces
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      • What Does Divorce Mean for You & Your Healthcare Coverage?
  • 2023
    • December
      • The Role of Parenting Time in Determining Child Support
    • November
      • Making a 2023 Holiday Custody Plan That Works for Your Family
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      • In Sickness & In Health: Illness & Divorce in Massachusetts
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      • Unpaid Child Support in Massachusetts: Will You Go to Jail?
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      • Is It Possible to Get Sole Custody in Massachusetts?
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      • 7 Quirky Massachusetts Family Laws Still on the Books
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      • The Divorce Waiting Period in Massachusetts: What It Is & Why It's Beneficial
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      • Child Support & Incarceration—Do You Have to Pay While in Jail?
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      • Is January Really “Divorce Month”?
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      • How Does Hiding Assets Affect a Massachusetts Divorce?
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      • Massachusetts Divorce: Does It Matter Who Files First?
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      • 5 Valid Reasons to Modify a Massachusetts Custody Order
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      • 8 Massachusetts Divorce Facts: Test Your Knowledge!
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      • Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreements & The Second Look: Will Yours Stand the Test of Time?
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      • Equitable Distribution in Massachusetts: What Does It Really Mean?
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      • Does Adultery Matter in a Massachusetts Divorce?
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      • Which Type of Divorce Should I File?
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      • How Alimony Affects Taxes in Massachusetts
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      • What Are the Health Effects of Divorce?
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      • Divorce in 2022: 4 Ways to Prepare for a New Year, New You
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      • 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Divorce Online
    • September
      • Weird Things People Fight Over in a Divorce
    • August
      • Divorce: 7 Things to Avoid
    • July
      • Middle-Aged Divorce in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
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      • After a Massachusetts Divorce, Can a Child Pick Which Parent to Live With?
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      • How to Prove a Common Law Marriage
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      • Common Law Divorce & Other Myths
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      • Ending a Domestic Partnership in MA
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      • Divorce & Bankruptcy in Massachusetts: Which Should Come First?
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      • Managing Custody During the Ongoing Pandemic
      • How Bankruptcy Impacts Credit Scores & How to Rebuild Yours
  • 2020
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      • Court Established Paternity in Massachusetts
    • November
      • What Is Limited Assistance Representation in Family Law?
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      • What’s a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity?
    • September
      • Here’s Why MA Parenting Plans Are a Great Idea for Unmarried Parents
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      • Can an Inheritance Be Included in a MA Divorce Agreement?
    • July
      • How Do I Get a Divorce from a Spouse Overseas?
    • May
      • Understanding Common Law Marriage in MA
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      • What Counts as Alimony for Taxes?
    • March
      • What About Child Custody Issues During the COVID-19 Crisis
    • February
      • How Long Does Divorce Take in Massachusetts?
    • January
      • Who Keeps a Home During a Massachusetts Divorce?
  • 2019
    • December
      • How Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affect Military Divorce?
    • November
      • What if I Need A Divorce but Can’t Afford One?
    • October
      • How Is Property Divided in a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • September
      • Understanding Domestic Partnership in Massachusetts
    • August
      • Is a Divorce Mediator or a Divorce Attorney Right for You?
    • July
      • How Does Social Security Disability (SSDI) Factor into Massachusetts Divorce?
    • June
      • What Happens to Debt During a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • February
      • Alimony, Tax Deductions & How the Nisi Rule May Cost You More Money
    • January
      • Separate Support: Massachusetts' Version of Legal Separation
  • 2018
    • December
      • How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody Agreements
    • September
      • No-Fault vs. Fault Divorce: Why File for a Fault Divorce?
    • August
      • How to Change Child Support Orders When One Parent Contests It
    • July
      • Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Massie Discloses Past Divorce Details
    • June
      • The 1st Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign in 18 Years
    • May
      • Debt Consolidation & Divorce in Massachusetts
    • April
      • What Happens If My Ex Is Hiding the Business’ Income
    • March
      • Divorce Rates May Spike in 2018
    • February
      • How Facebook Can Impact a Massachusetts Divorce
    • January
      • How Long Can Alimony Payments Last in Massachusetts?
  • 2017
    • December
      • What Happens If I Do Not Trust My Spouse?
    • November
      • GOP Tax Plan Could Significantly Impact MA Alimony
    • September
      • Saint Malachy Hosting Fundraiser for Harvey Victims
    • August
      • Custody Agreements for Older Teens Vital for Development
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    • July
      • Resources for Families in Southborough, MA
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      • Summer Concerts Series Continues This Thursday at 6pm
    • May
      • Prejudices Against Unmarried Couples Still Remain
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      • The Importance of Routine for Children of Divorce
  • 2016
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      • Massachusetts Divorce Process: Understanding Discovery
      • How to Win Full Custody
    • May
      • How Co-Parents Can Swing Summer Camp
    • April
      • How to Find a Good Lawyer for Divorce in Massachusetts
    • January
      • The Average Length of Divorce
      • Family Law When Domestic Violence Is a Factor
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    • December
      • 10 Tips to Help Protect Your Children During the Divorce Process
    • November
      • Common Questions About Military Divorce
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      • Team with Your Former Spouse to Choose Activities for Your Children
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    • July
      • The Benefits of Temporary Court Orders
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      • What Can I Do If My Spouse Isn't Complying With Court-Ordered Alimony?
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      • How Do Judges Decide Child Custody in Massachusetts?
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