Readers of our Massachusetts family law blog may be interested to learn of the progression of a Child support and visitation case that continues to grab headlines. The woman involved has sued Massachusetts for forcing her to have a relationship with her rapist. The victim became pregnant after the rape and had a baby in…
Former NFL star avoids prison over back child support payments
Whether the recipient or payor, many Massachusetts parents can appreciate the importance of Child support payments. Child support provides a financial means of support for children, giving them the ability to thrive. When Child support payments fall behind, children and their primary caretakers may be left with little financial support. It is for this reason…
Massachusetts divorce filings among same-sex couples
As one of the first states to legalize same-sex marriage, Massachusetts is no stranger to domestic partnership issues. Westborough family law attorneys have expanded the legal services offered to clients over the years to account for these changes in family law and the complexities that can arise. In the wake of several recent United States…
Supreme Court rules federal ban on gay marriage unconstitutional
The United States Supreme Court recently issued two major decisions regarding gay marriage. Worcester family law will certainly face big changes when it comes to domestic partnership issues in the wake of one of these decisions. It involved the Defense of Marriage Act, also referred to as DOMA. DOMA is a law banning the federal…
Allen Iverson faces jail for failure to pay $71K in child support
Once a parent falls behind on child support payments, it can be difficult to be brought current. Life changes, lost jobs or simply an inability to pay are all reasons that child support payments may dwindle or cease altogether. In such a situation, Central Massachusetts family law attorneys can assist both the recipient and parent…
Kardashian and Humphries reach divorce settlement
As readers of our Massachusetts family law blog may be aware, the divorce between reality star Kim Kardashian and NBA player Kris Humphries has been finalized. The matter had previously been set to go to trial later this year, but the pair have been able to reach an agreement to avoid further litigation. The ongoing…
Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements in high asset marriages
Divorce and post-divorce matters are only a few of the areas of law focused on by family law attorneys. Massachusetts family law attorneys also assist couples in asset planning through marital agreements, both before and after marriage. Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements have become increasingly common in our society as the stigma related to these agreements…
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in same-sex marriage cases
As readers of our Central Massachusetts family law blog may be aware, the United States Supreme Court recently heard arguments in two separate cases involving domestic partnership issues. The first case involved California’s ban on gay marriage, also known as Proposition 8. The 2008 voter initiative rescinded the marriage rights previously extended in California to…
Trial date set in Kardashian and Humphries’ divorce
For many Worcester residents, divorce may be one of the most difficult things in life to face. Partners are faced with splitting up their marital property, debts and decisions must be made on issues such as alimony, child custody and visitation. The experience of a Central Massachusetts family law attorney is essential, especially if your…
Dennis Quaid files for divorce from third wife
Actor Dennis Quaid has officially filed for divorce from his third wife, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid. The divorce filing came six weeks after Kimberly filed for legal separation from the actor. She originally filed for divorce in March of 2012, but later withdrew the request. Quaid is seeking joint custody of the couple’s twins and is offering…