Family Law
Judges Imputing Income Be Forewarned – There’s a Recession Out There!
In a divorce action, a Probate and Family Court found that a father in the real estate business was underemployed and imputed income to him for purposes of calculating child support. The Court averaged the father’s income over the previous five years while acknowledging that it did not reflect his current actual income. The Appeals…
Read MoreFocus on Your Children
A recent article featured in the Wall Street Journal highlights efforts parents can make to help their children feel balanced after divorce. One of the most significant things parents can do after going through a divorce is talk to their kids about it. Willingness to treat the subject seriously, even with young children, will help…
Read MoreMy Approach to Family Law
I hope you enjoy a brief video shoot I recently did, in which I speak about family law at Fields and Dennis, LLP. Please click below to watch the video on YouTube. Jon Fields Family Law Video August 2011
Read MoreMassachusetts Alimony Reform Update
Massachusetts has been a leader in progressive family law reform, like legalizing same sex marriage and divorce. Alimony is another controversial family law subject Massachusetts isn’t afraid to address. The State House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would remove much of the discretion from trial judges in deciding the length of alimony and…
Read MoreYour Family isn't "Broken"
When a spouse brings a divorce preceding against the other spouse, there are certain words that can get thrown around; legal terms such as custodial parent, custody, access, and also, a familiar one: “broken home.” The term broken home can refer to a family run by a single parent, but in today’s modern family, it…
Read MoreCustody Complaints Not Necessarily Cliché
While no two child custody and divorce cases are the same, there are common issues that come up. For example, many divorce lawyers representing women, are told they want their ex-spouse to want to see their children, not tolerate it because they’re forced to by the court. It is a common fear (and common misconception)…
Read MoreFor Richer or for Retirement
The road to reform of alimony laws has been controversial. April’s proposal will at least guarantee the present laws are looked at.
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