Archive for June 2018
Removal of Children to Another Jurisdiction: What Every Parent Should Know
By Jonathan E. Fields, Esq. When a parent wants to move with the child outside of Massachusetts, and the other parent does not consent to the removal, a complex legal analysis must be undertaken in order to determine the rights and responsibilities of the parents and the child. If the parties cannot come to an…
Read MoreAlimony and the TCJA: Common Misconceptions Every Divorcing Parent Should Know
By Jonathan Fields, Esq. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), alimony will no longer be tax deductible to the payor and no longer tax includable to the payee effective January 1, 2019. The law was a shock to many, particularly divorce lawyers, most of whom had gotten quite used to the…
Read MoreFollowing your Ex on Facebook Prevents Personal Growth
Recent scientific research by Tara C. Marshall, “Facebook Surveillance of Former Romantic Partners: Associations with Post-Breakup Recovery and Personal Growth,” indicates that following your ex on Facebook is bad for your health. It can cause negative feelings, greater distress over the breakdown of the relationship, obstruct the ability to heal from the relationship and move…
Read MoreCohabitation After Divorce: Reasons You Need a Co-Tenancy Agreement
Vicki Shemin wrote a new article about cohabitation and why partners should consider a co-tenancy agreement. Cohabitation after divorce seems like a great alternative to remarriage, but it’s still important to take steps to protect yourself. By Vicki Shemin, JD, LICSW, ACSW Updated: June 21, 2018 Categories: Legal Issues, Relationships and Dating At the final court hearing in a…
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