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Congratulations to our Senior Attorney, Jennifer Silva for being named a 10 Best Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys! Great work, Jen!!

Mass child support guidelines are revised every three years, and are the result of work by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, which is comprised of Massachusetts divorce attorneys and judges.

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The 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law The new 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines go into effect on October 4, 2021. Mass child support guidelines are revised every three years, and are the result of work by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, which is comprised of Massachusetts divorce attorneys and judges, a...

The length of time it will take for your divorce to be complete cannot be mapped out in advance. While at first there may be limited issues, along the way other matters may become contested or be subject to negotiation.

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Coming to Agreements During the Divorce Process - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Christina Pashou, Esq. The length of time it will take for your divorce to be complete cannot be mapped out in advance. While at first there may be limited issues, along the way other matters may become contested or be subject to negotiation. When either you or your spouse files for divorce, you...

We are happy to announce that Attorney Julia Rodgers has been named a 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family law Attorneys. Congratulations Julia!

Many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided.

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How to Cope with an Unwanted Divorce - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law Let’s face it: many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided. In one study, a total of 62% of people surveyed (42% men and 20% women) wanted their marri...

One of the sensitive aspects of Massachusetts divorce is when one parent decides to move out of the Commonwealth and expresses the desire to take their child with them.

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Removal of Children in Massachusetts Divorce - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law Divorce can have a consequential impact on the children of separated parents. For that reason, courts involved in Massachusetts divorce cases take extreme caution in rulings that involve children. Their health and welfare are often the most critical issues in divorce proceedings. One of the sensitiv...

We are proud to announce that Amy Abbott, junior attorney of Mavrides Law has been recognized in the the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch! Great work, Amy!

Every Massachusetts divorce case is different, with many moving parts. So, when you contemplate whether you should tell your divorce lawyer everything, the answer is yes.

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Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything? - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law Failure to disclose important information to your attorney can damage your case. Every Massachusetts divorce case is different, with many moving parts. So, when you contemplate whether you should tell your divorce lawyer everything, the answer is yes. What is considered important in a MA divorce cas...

We are proud and honored to announce that Marcia J. Mavrides, our owner and founder, has been featured in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America! Congratulations, Marcia!

The financial ability of each parent should be examined in order to determine the appropriate allocation of extra-curricular activity expenses, which may be significant depending on the activities in which the children are involved.

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Allocation of Children’s Extracurricular Activity Costs - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. With children returning to school for a new school year, they will be returning to their many extra-curricular activities, as well. While negotiating a divorce agreement, it is important to address the allocation of these child-related expenses. The financial ability of e...

While the start of a new school year can be trying and difficult, there are also ways to view these new routines as positive changes.

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Divorce & The New School Year: 3 Helpful Tips - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Julia Rodgers It’s time for back to school! Kids are often excited for a new school year to begin, with a new class, new friends, and new teachers. For recently divorced parents in Massachusetts, the start of a new school year can also be a new beginning- and sometimes an especially difficult ...

Under Massachusetts Law, support to one’s family, whether child support or alimony, cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Massachusetts bankruptcy filings.


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Bankruptcy and Support - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Christina Pashou, Esq. Under Massachusetts Law, support to one’s family, whether child support or alimony, cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Massachusetts bankruptcy filings. If you are owed child support or alimony, pursuant to a divorce separation agreement, and the othe...

If you want to resume your former last name pursuant to your divorce, you will have to request the court to grant you a formal name change when you file the Joint Petition for Divorce (if it is uncontested) or Complaint for Divorce (if it is contested).

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Can I Change My Name After the Divorce? - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Christina Pashou, Esq. At the time of marriage, Massachusetts law allows a person to adopt any last name. If you want to resume your former last name pursuant to your divorce, you will have to request the court to grant you a formal name change when you file the Joint Petition for Divorce (if it...

The mediator is not the attorney for either or both of you. In fact, the mediator cannot give you or your spouse any legal advice. Rather, their job is to help you and your spouse come to a mutually satisfactory resolution.

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Part III Divorce Basics: To Mediate or Not to Mediate…That is the Question - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law One of the first questions you should ask yourself once you have decided to get a divorce, should be whether or not mediation could work for you and your spouse. Choosing the mediation route involves jointly hiring a neutral mediator to help facilitate solutions to any sticking points between you ar...

Marital property has a different definition, depending on which state you reside in. Where you live impacts how assets and debts will be divided in your divorce.

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Part II Divorce Basics: Marital Property - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law Marital property has a different definition, depending on which state you reside in. Where you live impacts how assets and debts will be divided in your divorce. How does the Court divide marital property? There are two types of property division: Community Property and Equitable Division. . Some st...

A contested divorce is when you and your spouse do not agree upon the terms of divorce, such as the division of property, debt, custody, and parenting issues. An uncontested divorce is when you and your spouse are in agreement to all issues in the divorce.

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Part I Divorce Basics: Contested Divorce v. Uncontested Divorce - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law In this series, “Divorce Basics,” we will cover a different area of divorce. Each series will answer various questions that you may have before getting a divorce. What is a contested divorce? A contested divorce is when you and your spouse do not agree upon the terms of divorce, such as the divi...

It is important to note that each case is unique based on the circumstances of your divorce and most importantly the age of your child(ren). Therefore, although Massachusetts provides guidelines on proposed parenting plans, each case will be decided based on its unique factors.

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Who Will Get Custody of Our Child(ren)? - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law By: Christina Pashou, Esq. Massachusetts recognizes both legal and physical custody, and these are granted on a sole or joint basis. “Legal custody” refers to major decision making for the child(ren). Sole legal custody refers to one parent having the right to make important decisions regarding ...

Upon filing a Complaint for Divorce in Massachusetts, two important court rules apply to both spouses - Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 401, and Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 410.

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All About Massachusetts Financial Statements & Divorce - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law What’s the difference between Rule 401 and Rule 410? Upon filing a Complaint for Divorce in Massachusetts, two important court rules apply to both spouses - Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 401, and Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 410. Both rules require certain financial info...

Parents may spur these thoughts when they argue about things related to the children, such as parenting time, support issues, or their children’s activities. While divorce is never easy, there are ways that parents can make the process better for their kids.

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3 Ways to Ease the Difficult Process of Divorce for Your Children - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law by: Julia Rodgers While divorce is difficult for everyone, it often hits children particularly hard. Children have a unique ability to internalize things and may often feel like they are somehow to blame for the divorce. Parents may spur these thoughts when they argue about things related to the chi...

You may feel alone and unempowered to effectively deal with the divorced co-parent, who has made it clear that he/she will continue to make your life a living hell, or at least more complicated than need be.

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3 Tips for Communicating With A Difficult Co-Parent - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law by: Marcia Mavrides During the Massachusetts divorce process when emotions can run very high, the professionals involved, such as the judges, court investigators, attorneys, and therapists, can tamp down the occasional brush fires. However, when the legal part of the divorce is done, most of these p...

It is important to remember that most, if not all, of this electronic “stuff”, is discoverable and can be used as evidence against you in Massachusetts divorce litigation. For example, if you exaggerate your experience, earnings or erroneously represent as fact a matter that may not be true, these representations can backfire on you.

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Beware: Social Media can create the Divorce from Hell - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law We are all electronically connected to people we know and people we don’t know. Sometimes, we may have exaggerated our importance to bolster business or our individual worth in the eyes of potential clients, employers, friends, colleagues, acquaintances or complete strangers. Social media, such as...

A financial statement is important because it is an overview of your current financial situation, and can help determine child support, spousal support, division of assets and division of any debt.

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What is included in a MA Financial Statement, and Do I Need One? - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law In all Massachusetts divorce cases, each party is required to fill out a financial statement. So, every person getting a divorce (contested or uncontested) must fill one out. A financial statement is important because it is an overview of your current financial situation, and can help determine chil...

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In Massachusetts a prenuptial agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of spouses once they marry. These newly defined rights and responsibilities are usually significantly different than the legal rights and responsibilities a spouse may have under divorce law in Massachusetts.

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It’s never too soon to start planning for your Prenuptial Agreement - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law In Massachusetts a prenuptial agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of spouses once they marry. These newly defined rights and responsibilities are usually significantly different than the legal rights and responsibilities a spouse may have under divorce law in Massachusetts. An enforced...

The divorce process may be one of the most stressful events a person can experience. As you may have heard before, stress can take a significant toll on the body, both mentally and physically. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important steps you can take during and after divorce. Below are three tips to get you started.

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3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During a Divorce - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law The divorce process may be one of the most stressful events a person can experience. As you may have heard before, stress can take a significant toll on the body, both mentally and physically. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important steps you can take during and after divorce. Below are...

Some people see the value of alimony, others think it’s unnecessary and outdated, and still others are indifferent. Nevertheless, alimony is grounded in historical necessity that makes its origin rather interesting.

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A Brief History of Alimony - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law When it comes to divorce proceedings, alimony is rather high on the list of polarizing topics. Some people see the value of alimony, others think it’s unnecessary and outdated, and still others are indifferent. Nevertheless, alimony is grounded in historical necessity that makes its origin rather ...

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Congratulations to our owner and Founder, Marcia Mavrides for being Named to Attorney and Practice Magazine's Top 10 Female Family Law Attorneys list! Kudos, Marcia!

The decision to divorce is not usually an easy one to make. Although every marriage is different, there are ways to help identify the best next steps for your relationship and situation.

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To Divorce or Not to Divorce: Is It Time to Move On? - Best Boston Divorce Lawyer - Family Law It’s no secret that approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce, but how can you tell on which half of the statistic your marriage will fall? Are there ways to predict a doomed marriage? What are the signs that a marriage has gone past the point of no return and cannot be saved? How do you deter...

We are honored to be selected as a 10 Best Law Firm for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys! We will continue to advocate for the best interests for all of our clients.