In Probate and Family Court many times when there is a dispute about custody or parenting plans the Judge may order an app such as Family Wizard or a similar app to have any kind of communication. The reasoning behind this is so that there can be a record of communication; so, if there is […]
22
May
(Copy and paste the link above into your web browser for a YouTube video on this subject) Due to COVID-19, there’s been a lot of issues that have arisen lately with DCF cases. The disease has complicated things, as there have been disputes about whether a kid is at too high risk of contracting the […]
21
May
In a divorce case it is mandatory that both parents participate in a parenting education class within 45 days. There can be extensions and there are circumstances where it can be waived completely but those are unique. During the Coronavirus there are ways to have that done remotely by video. Make sure that it is […]
20
May
(Copy and paste the link above into your web browser for a YouTube video on this subject) With relief packages from the federal government being supplied during the pandemic, I have had people ask questions about what happens with the money in a divorce case. There has been a dispute about whether this money should […]
19
May
As of May 15th, 2020 the courts are still closed until June 1st, 2020 due to COVID-19, but with some exceptions. Letters from the Leaders of the Judiciary and the Massachusetts Bar Association have indicated that the courthouses will most likely be closed for most or all of the summer. Emergency cases or ones in […]
18
May
Should you take steps such as taking cash advances, refinancing the home, making large charitable contributions shortly before filing bankruptcy? The answer is no. You want to be very careful of doing anything that would be looking to manipulate the bankruptcy situation. You should talk to an attorney before trying to take any steps like […]
18
May
Delinquency/Youthful Offender Proceedings The recent Standing Order OE-144 has closed courthouses off to the public other than for emergency situations. This order goes into effect May 4, 2020 and will be in effect until at least June 1, 2020. This is applicable to various non-emergency delinquency/youthful offender proceedings, according to Mass.gov. Probable cause (show cause) […]
16
May
Recently a letter from the Chief Justices has announced a new tentative plan of the courts in Massachusetts regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. The courts have been hearing emergency cases throughout the past two months, and more recently began to hear non-emergency matters that don’t involve an in-court session. The court system is planning to address […]
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