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New Child Support Guidelines Effective October 2021

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Massachusetts has released a new set of child support guidelines that will go into effect on October 4, 2021. Massachusetts is required to review the Child Support Guidelines every 4 years and make changes as necessary. The new Child Support Guidelines for Massachusetts mainly focused on updating income amounts and shared parental contributions to reflect the economic changes in the last few…

The Rule 411 Automatic Restraining Order

What is the Rule 411 Automatic Restraining Order? The Probate and Family Courts have a set of rules called the Supplemental Rules of the Probate and Family Court.  These are a set of written and enforceable rules that apply to cases pending in the Probate and Family Court.  Among these rules is Rule 411, which creates a set of financial restrictions to…

Massachusetts Custody and Divorce in the Era of COVID-19

Massachusetts Custody in the Era of COVID-19

NOTE: This is a rapidly developing situation.  This post is being published with the most accurate information as of 12:19 PM on March 18, 2020.  Please check back frequently, as we will update our blog with the most current information as it becomes available to us. As the world adjusts to life in the era of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, family…

The Pros and Cons of Bird Nesting Divorce Plans

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Divorce has become more common over the years, and there’s a lot more research on how it impacts the children. A contentious divorce is traumatic for young children and teens. Many parents are becoming more mindful of how they handle the divorce process as a result, which is why some parents are choosing “bird nesting” over a sudden and full separation.  Birds…

Should I Block my Spouse on Social Media During a Divorce?

Block my Spouse on Social Media

To preserve your privacy during a divorce, you may choose to unfriend, disconnect from, or block your spouse on social media. More importantly, you should tighten your privacy settings and not post anything on social media your spouse could use against you during the proceedings.  If you are going through a divorce or are preparing to file, talk with a Boston family…