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Can My Teen Choose Who to Live With?
Massachusetts Child Custody and Parenting Laws In Massachusetts, a child as young as nine years old can state a preference as to which parent s/he wishes to live with, and the Court can consider that preference. But that does not mean the Court is going to honor the...
Who pays for college?
Who Decides Who Pays for College in Massachusetts? Whether a parent must pay for his/her child’s college education is within the discretion of the Massachusetts Probate Court. A judge will consider the incomes and assets of each party, the anticipated amount of a...
Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreements (a/k/a Antenuptial Agreements)
What is a Massachusetts Prenuptial or Antenuptial Agreement? Whether the document in question is referred to as a prenuptial agreement or an antenuptial agreement, it is simply a contract between two people who are planning to marry that is executed before the...
Massachusetts Collaborative Divorce: A New Kind of Mediation
In Massachusetts, the collaborative process is a form of alternative dispute resolution similar to mediation - meaning your case will be resolved outside of court. While your ultimate agreement must be approved by a judge, with a Massachusetts Collaborative Divorce...
Alimony in Massachusetts
Understanding Alimony in Massachusetts Alimony, also known as spousal support, may be ordered by a court if there is a significant difference in the parties’ incomes. In Massachusetts, alimony is first based on the ability of the payor spouse to make periodic payments...
Guardianships and Conservatorships
Understanding Guardianships and Conservatorships in Massachusetts Are you caring for another person and require a legal guardianship in Massachusetts? Are you managing someone else’s money and require a conservatorship? Are you unsure of which you need or if you need...
Silver/Gray Divorce: Getting a Divorce Later in Life
The terms ‘Silver Divorce’ and ‘Gray Divorce’ refer to cases in which the divorcing couple is near or beyond retirement. The issues facing these couples often differ from those who are twenty years younger. If you are getting a divorce in your 60’s or 70’s, it is...
Can’t Afford A Lawyer?
Full legal representation is expensive. But you may be able to afford a Newburyport, MA lawyer by using “Limited Assistance.” Not all lawyers are certified to handle cases on a Limited Assistance basis, but at Newburyport Family Law, we are. What is Limited...
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