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SJC Determines New Standard for Modification of Child Support
Up until today, whenever someone filed for a Modification of Child Support, the standard of review that a court looks at is if there had been a “material and substantial change in circumstances” between the old child support order and the application of the Child Support Guidelines. Today, Massachusett’s Supreme Judicial Court issued a binding opinion that clearly says that the standard…
How Do I Get Legally Separated in Massachusetts?
People often call our offices to discuss legal separation rather than ending a marriage. People’s reasons for seeking to take this intermediary step vary. Sometimes, they are familiar with the divorce laws of another jurisdiction, that require someone to be legally separated for some period of time before they can seek divorce. For instance, Ireland requires people to be legally separated for…
How Much Would Alimony Be in Massachusetts?
Unlike Child Support, which needs to be paid in any case where there are children, not every divorce results in the payment of alimony, also known as spousal support. In order to be eligible for alimony, three things must be true: 1) the person requesting alimony must be able to show that he or she needs alimony to support a lifestyle similar to…
Hello and Welcome
Welcome to the Infinity Law Group “FAQ”. My name is Jaye Samuels, and I am the managing associate here at Infinity Law Group. As an attorney who practices solely in the area of family law, I’m well aware of the sense of uncertainty that many people feel when calling an attorney’s office, whether it be for information about a prenuptial agreement, a…
Why Does My Lawyer Call Opposing Counsel “brother” or “sister” in court?
You might hear your lawyer often refer to opposing counsel in court as “brother” or “sister”. This does not mean they are biologically brothers and sisters. It is polite and customary for lawyers to address fellow members of the bar as brothers or sisters of the bar. It is done out of respect rather than a formal rule. So the next time…
