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Massachusetts General Law Chapter 258E, also known as the Harassment Prevention Order Act, is a law that allows victims of harassment to obtain civil orders of protection from a court. Harassment is defined as three or more acts of willful and malicious conduct aimed...
If you are going through a divorce in Massachusetts, you might have heard of the term "discovery". Discovery is a legal process that allows both parties to obtain relevant information from each other to support their claims and defenses in the divorce case. Discovery...
If you are a grandparent in Massachusetts who wants to visit your grandchildren, you may wonder what rights you have under the law. In this blog post, we will explain the legal situation and the steps you need to take to petition for visitation rights. Under...
Divorce is a difficult and stressful process that can have a lasting impact on your life. However, there are some things you can do to make it easier and avoid common pitfalls. Here are some tips on what you should avoid during a divorce. - Don't make rash decisions....
If you are a parent who is going through a divorce or separation, you may be wondering how to get custody of your child. Custody is a legal term that refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions about your child's welfare, education, health, and religion....
If you are going through a divorce in Massachusetts and you want to change your name, you have three different options on changing your name. Here are some things you need to know about changing your name after a divorce in this state. Option 1: Resuming a former name...
Can divorce ruin your credit score? This is a common question that many people have when they are going through a divorce or considering one. The answer is not so simple, because divorce itself does not directly affect your credit score, but it can have indirect...
When parents separate and get divorced their children have great difficulty coping with the changes in their lives. Parents seldom explain reasons for the divorce in an honest and complete manner. Children usually lack the ability to understand the reasons for the...
Massachusetts has laws that allow for speedy issuance of restraining orders for domestic abuse or harassment. The laws allow for an initial order to be issued without notice strictly on the sworn affidavit and testimony of the complainant. This is followed by a...
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. This is generally interpreted to mean that police cannot search an area in which a person has a reasonable expectation privacy without a warranty or an exigency....
