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The following cases are real-world examples of what we've achieved for our clients. Read a few and imagine how we can help you.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]