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Massachusetts Divorce Law 101: Managing Financial Concerns for Child Support and Alimony

When a couple is going through a divorce, things can get messy – especially when it comes to finances. Two common financial concerns arise for almost every divorcing family: child support and alimony. The basics of Massachusetts child support law and court procedures Child support is a court order which requires a non-custodial parent to […]

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The Basics of Non-Compete Employment Agreements for Massachusetts Employers and Employees

A non-compete agreement is a contract that prohibits an employee from engaging in conduct that would compete with their employer following separation. If you are an employer, or an employee subject to a “non-compete,” it is critical to understand the requirements of these agreements and how they are enforced. What makes a non-compete agreement enforceable? […]

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Types of Massachusetts Restraining Orders and Your Legal Options

Restraining orders are incredibly complex problems for the involved parties, their attorneys, and for the courts. For abuse victims, the only solution might be a restraining order that prevents contact between the parties. At the same time, people are often falsely accused of abuse. Restraining orders can unfortunately be weaponized to gain leverage in divorce […]

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Five Things to Know about Massachusetts New Child Support Guidelines

In 2021, Massachusetts revised the state’s Child Support Guidelines. Here are five changes you need to know about, including differences in how child support orders are calculated and the addition of stock options to the Definition of Income. Minimum weekly support amounts: The minimum child support order was increased to $40 per week from $25 […]

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Criminal firearms charge dismissed

Paul W. was having a quiet evening until he got a call from the Saugus Police Department.  The police had placed his niece in protective custody because she was intoxicated and needed a ride home. Paul drove his car to the police station and met both his niece and police officers in the parking lot.  […]

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Postdivorce modification complaint leads to custody change

Henry G. and his wife were divorced for 8 years.  Henry was an introspective, mild mannered and soft spoken individual.  The divorce process was very traumatic for him because of his wife’s domineering personality.   In the divorce he “settled” for a one-sided agreement to put an end to the bitter divorce litigation.  Henry felt that […]

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Mother defended after removing child from U.S. against probate and family court orders

Adriana L. was going through a divorce in the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court.  Adriana was married to her husband for only a short time.  They had one young child together.  Adriana’s divorce was particularly difficult because she was born oversees and had no family present to support her during the divorce.  By contrast, […]

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Innocent spouse doctrine utilized to avoid multimillion-dollar tax liability

Angelina was married to her husband Salvatore for over twenty years.  The couple were blessed with a luxurious lifestyle that included second homes in Nantucket and Italy.  They owned a private yacht, exotic cars and traveled around the globe.  Salvatore was indicted in the United States District Court for masterminding a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud […]

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Distribution of Class A (cocaine) and Class B (heroin) charges dismissed

Needham police responded to a call that a small child was left unattended in a park.  The effort to return the child home set in motion a chain of events which culminated in the arrest of Christopher M.  The police found Christopher in the basement of a house where they suspected the child lived.  The […]

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Defense of child support modification complaint results in outright dismissal

Francisco G. was hired by Attorney Silva to represent him in a child support modification case.  Fifteen years ago Francisco had a child with a woman he briefly dated.  Mother was never happy with the amount of child support Francisco was required to pay her each week.  It was an everlasting source of resentment. Mother […]

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Half-million dollar verdict obtained for fraud victim

A local businessman was convinced to loan money in exchange for a security interest in a fine art collection.  After the loan was made, it was discovered that the art collection never existed.  The borrower turned out to be a blue-blooded con man who went to jail for swindling investors.  The borrower was sued by […]

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Not guilty verdict in second offense OUI charge

Late in the evening of August 22, 2018, Anthony S. was traveling north on Route 107 in Saugus, Massachusetts.  Anthony crashed into a car that was stopped at a red light.  Anthony’s car then overturned and partially submerged in a swamp. Anthony climbed from the vehicle and was eventually confronted by police.  The police allegedly […]

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Divorce settlement accounts for cash hidden by spouse

Mariana S. was 35 years old and facing a divorce from her husband.  It was a mid-term marriage but they dated since she was 14 years old.  Mariana dropped out of high school and started a family with her husband.  He worked as a self-employed contractor his entire life.  Mariana never knew exactly how much […]