Legal Blog - Legislation

In 1996, the federal government passed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA bars the Federal Government’s recognition of same-sex marriages. Barack Obama has made it clear that he supports homosexuals right to fight openly in the military and their right to have civil-unions. He has even state…

Representative John W. Scibak of South Hadley, Massachusetts filed Bill No. 2684 relative to supporting children and Joint Custody ; Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of the bill is to change the language of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208 Section 31 to create a pr…

In Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families (hereinafter “DCF”) is responsible for protecting children across the state from abuse and neglect. Often times, parents find themselves as the recipients of an unfavorable DCF decision, in which DCF supported an accusation of abuse or ne…

The State of Illinois made headlines in January when it completely revamped its custody laws. Gone are the words “custody” and “visitation” and in their place are the terms “parenting plans” and “parental responsibilities”. Lawmakers cited the evolution of the family structure as the…

Divorcing during your golden years can be difficult, but a Massachusetts Divorce Attorney can help you maximize your Social Security earnings. If you were married for at least 10 years and you aren’t currently remarried, then you can collect Social Security based on your ex-spouse’s earnings. If…