Which is better, alimony or property? Question: I am negotiating my divorce settlement in Massachusetts and have the option of receiving alimony for a fixed period of time (e.g. five years) at a fixed amount (e.g. $5,000 per month) or to receive a certain amount of cash in our division of property (e.g. $250,000). Which option should I choose? This… READ MORE
Ways to Speed Up a Divorce Case in Massachusetts
Divorce taking too long? Try these ideas to move your case to conclusion Free consultations – Serving Boston and Surrounding Areas Divorce cases can reach a conclusion very quickly, or they can take a very long time to complete. With the case load that judges have on their plate, family law trials are generally being set six to nine months… READ MORE
The Pope’s Edict & It’s Effect on Annulments
Boston Divorce Lawyer on Annulments and Catholic Law Boston Herald columnist Bob McGovern recently published a legal article discussing the Pope’s edict making Catholic annulments easier to obtain. Mr. McGovern sought the advice of several Boston divorce attorneys, including Mr. Wilkinson, to gather information regarding whether legal annulments would be made easier by the new Catholic law. The Pope’s Mandate… READ MORE
Boston Companies Share Perspective On What Makes Boston Great
Since its founding, Boston has been a pivotal city for almost all things American, ranging from economics to overall culture. With a bevy of prestigious universities, innovative tech companies, and medical facilities, it’s no secret that Boston is an attractive place for many businesses to thrive. But what makes Boston such a hotbed for ideas and industry? After picking up… READ MORE
Divorce Magazine Publication No. 2 – Legal implications of dating during and after divorce
Boston and South Coast Divorce Lawyers – Dating Issues Free Consultation – Boston Divorce Law Firm – New Bedford What are the legal implications of dating before you go through a divorce? What are the legal implications of dating after a divorce judgment nisi is entered by the divorce judge in your case? These are common questions that some people… READ MORE
Divorce Magazine Publication No. 1 – What to do when your spouse provides misleading financial disclosures?
Divorce and Disclosure Laws in Boston – Family Law Attorneys When Financial Statements in Divorce are Fraudulent, Misleading or Incomplete In a vast number of divorce cases in Massachusetts, one party provides a financial statement to the other party and the Probate & Family Court that is misleading, incomplete, or downright fraudulent. Financial statements are required by every party in… READ MORE
Difference Between Parentage Actions and Custody/Visitation Actions in Massachusetts
Parentage and Custody Proceedings in Massachusetts Probate Courts What is the Difference between a Complaint for Custody of Children and Complaint to Establish Parentage? M.G.L. c. 209 provides for voluntary acknowledgment of paternity. Paternity actions are filed in the probate court where the child and at least one parent live and the burden of proof in such case is by “clear… READ MORE
Children and the Law: Entertainment Contracts
Child Custody and Divorce Experts – Boston, MA Do Your Children have a Talent? Has Anyone Offered them a Contract in Entertainment? Exploitation of children in the entertainment business is a serious problem. Children are abused or neglected. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231 §85P ½ addresses the issues regarding children in the entertainment business. Under the statute a person responsible for… READ MORE
Benefits of Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts
Divorce Mediation Benefits in Massachusetts Serving Boston, Plymouth and the South Coast of Massachusetts – Free Consultations Mediation is an often used “alternative dispute resolution” tool for many different types of legal cases where parties are not initially in agreement and are ready to litigate in court. Mediation is used in civil cases like product liability, negligence, breach of contract, and so… READ MORE
Five Keys to Success in Court in Massachusetts Divorce Cases
Top 5 Ways to Succeed in Court in a Divorce Case in Massachusetts If you have to appear in court in a divorce case (or if you were the party to file a motion or request to set trial), you need to be prepared. Here are the top five ways to secure the best outcome in a divorce case in… READ MORE
