Sometimes people are not sure whether they have the true figure or if it is an estimate. Unless you do a footnote or explain that it is an estimate, the court is likely to assume that your expenses and income are actual figures and that you are looking at from a reviewing of your past […]

It needs identifying data which would be a place for the names of the parties; the date and place of the marriage; and the names and dates of birth of the children under the custody aspect.  It has to describe equal custody and physical custody; including living arrangements and a parenting plan. This concludes on […]

The new child support guidelines are currently out, but not in effect until August 1, 2013. Some of the highlights of the new child support guidelines in Massachusetts are that it can be calculated in different ways; including, depending on how much time a parent spends with his/her child and how expenses are split where […]

The new Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law, which in the past, has decriminalized certain possessions of marijuana overall and on the November 6th ballot the voters of Massachusetts allowed the medical marijuana use or legalizing the use of marijuana.  It still has questions about some of the federal laws, but this is a new change as well.

The Means Test for Chapter 7 eligibility means that a Trustee or a Creditor can move to dismiss the Debtor’s case if the Debtor’s income is greater than the State median income.  It basically means that they can presume that there is abuse if your current monthly income; which is determined by the average of […]

Many people in society think of young couples getting divorced or even middle aged people having a mid-life crisis. However, in large part due to society is increased acceptance of divorce, you see an older couple getting divorced as a reality where it appears that divorce is for couples that are 50 years or older […]

In a divorce case or domestic relations cases the Financial Statements can be the most important piece of evidence and that filling them out as accurately as possible can be one of the biggest steps.    In nearly every Probate Court domestic relations the parties financial information is relevant and is an important issue considered […]

The advice is to NOT use your credit cards if you can avoid it prior to filing Bankruptcy and that if a single creditor spends more than $500.00 for luxury goods within 90 days of filing; that is presumed to not be something that can be discharged. In addition, cash advances of $750.00 within 70 […]

It automatically protects up to $125,000.00 in a home equity without filing and can protect up to $500,000.00 for those who file a Homestead protection.  Both spouses are allowed to file.  You do not need to re-file after refinancing.  In addition, there are some new laws about veterans and their family’s additional protections.  The owners’ […]

In today’s society caregivers who are relatives are becoming a special type of caregiver. It is a situation in which children can not remain with their biological parents because of issues related to safety and stability. Studies have shown that children do much better, emotionally, physically and mentally when living with a relative, rather than […]