Many Massachusetts retirees rely heavily on Social Security benefits for income replacement even though Social Security is only intended to comprise about 40% of their retirement income. Individuals who relied on their spouse's income for years or even decades may...
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Month: July 2020
How do you handle a child wanting to live with the other parent?
You and your former spouse found your stride with handling child custody. Recently, your daughter shared that she wants to live with the other parent. How do you handle the news? Before you do or say something you may regret, learn healthy responses to the news. Your...
Can you cancel a stepparent adoption during divorce?
You probably agreed to an adoption based on a relatively optimistic view of your family's future. Divorce mishandled, could turn that parent-child relationship into an unnecessary burden for all parties. It is possible, in some situations, for you to terminate...
Key differences in Massachusetts child custody laws
Child custody law is incredibly important. So much so that nearly all states in the U.S. follow the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Signed into law in 1997, the UCCJEA reduces child custody conflict between states, allowing courts to...