“I will have nowhere to go if I get a restraining order against my abuser.” This is a phrase we have heard more than once. People often wonder why other people who are suffering from domestic abuse remain with their...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
A divorce is an emotionally draining period for all parties involved, even when both spouses agree to end their marriage. One of the most contentious subjects of divorce settlements is the division of debt. Depending upon the...
For many people who suffer at the hands of their abuser, home is not a safe place. Home is a dangerous place where they have to be careful what they say, what they do, what body language they send off, or how their tone of...
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While some individuals keep their married name after divorce, others decide to change it as part of their transition into a new stage of their life. If you would like to learn how to change your name after divorce, it is...
When a divorcing couple has children, one of the biggest concerns these individuals often face is what is covered under child support payments. This is understandable because, most families now have two working parents, which...
A Summary of Probate and Family Court Standing Order 2-20 and Related Issues HOW LONG WILL MY DIVORCE CASE TAKE? The court process can seem to take an incredibly long time when you have issues that are causing trouble and...
When a parent struggles with substance abuse, their ability to provide a safe and stable environment may be called into question. Substance abuse can significantly impact child custody decisions, as courts prioritize the best...
Family courts take allegations of spousal abuse extremely seriously. As such, allegations of abusive behavior can impact parental rights, visitation, and other pertinent matters if you are filing for divorce. If you are...
Even if a Husband is not the biological father of a child either born during the marriage or within 300 days of the divorce judgment, Massachusetts law presumes that the Husband is the biological father. Because of this, if...