In Massachusetts, there is more than one way for an adult to become a legal parent of a child. Two of the most common paths are: Adoption, and Becoming an additional (third) parent While both options create a legally recognized parent-child relationship, they are very...
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Can a Married Couple Live in the Same House While Getting Divorced?
In Massachusetts, a married couple can continue living in the same home while going through a divorce. While this is legally permitted, it is often far more difficult than people expect—and in many cases, it can create additional problems rather than solve them. There...
The Conviction of Colin Gray: Not a Revolution in the Law, but a Logical Extension of Long-Standing Legal Principles
Recent headlines about the conviction of Colin Gray, the father of the teenage shooter in the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia, have led many commentators to suggest that the law is entering new territory. Some have described the prosecution of a parent for a...
Can Using AI Waive Attorney-Client Privilege? Lessons from United States v. Heppner
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models are rapidly becoming part of everyday life. People use them to write emails, summarize documents, and even analyze legal problems. But a recent federal case — United States v....
Should Couples Create a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement Before Buying a Pet or Getting Married?
For many couples, a dog or cat is not “property.” It is family. But in Massachusetts, if a relationship ends, pets are generally treated as property — not children. That legal reality can surprise people who assume a judge will decide pet custody the way courts decide...
