The answer is yes you can.   You can either execute a new will or execute something called a Codicil to your Last Will and Testament. These cannot be simply handwritten changes, as they will generally not be recognized and can make it more confusing to probate the Will. They can also lead a dispute between […]

You should keep your estate planning documents either in a fire proof box in your home desk or a file cabinet in a home office. In addition, you should inform your loved ones that you have executed the documents and you can also see if you want to have your attorney’s office keep a copy […]

You cannot automatically do this, you do have to file something called “Complaint to Remove the Child from Massachusetts”, and the judge has to determine that it is in the child’s best interest.  

Probate is a form of court proceeding that Massachusetts requires in order to determine legally who is entitled to inherit your property. The reason behind it is to show that the deceased will is valid and executed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts. Once it is declared valid by the Probate Court, the court […]

In Massachusetts, if you have children under the age of 18, you need to take a parenting education class. It is not about teaching of being a parent, but to understand the impact of divorce on the children and some information about having a two family household.

The courts do not automatically terminate child support if you relinquish parental rights. There are some options with regards to negotiating this, but this is something that is not typically court ordered.

If you die without a Will in Massachusetts, the Intestacy Laws of Massachusetts will determine who inherits your assets.   If you die without a Will, you were set to have died interstate and that can be what your intent was for your assets; or your estate to go to. However, you are leaving that […]

This is one that is effected by custody and parenting time; where the child support guidelines will change depending on who has custody; or if the time with the “non-custodial” parent is less than 1/3 or more than a 1/3 and it changes with the child support guidelines are.

In Massachusetts, it does not allow suspending visits because of not getting child support. However, you can file a Contempt of Court and ask for attorney’s fees from the other side. Some states do allow visitation to be suspended, but not in Massachusetts.

DCF can either support or unsupported the allegation. The unsupported report means that DCF found that there is no evidence indicating that the children were abused or neglected. A supported report means that DCF believes that there is evidence tending to show that the child or children were abuse or neglected; or at risk for […]