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Modifications to child support  – The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court has continuing jurisdiction over child-related matters. This includes child support. A court order that was issued during the Complaint for Divorce may need to be modified. Some of the reasons that a parent may need to modify the child support order are a change …

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Divorce Lessons Via Baseball – So what has baseball taught us about divorce? Baseball has reminded us how divorce can destroy a business. The Dodgers, a Major League Baseball (MLB) team in Los Angeles, is owned by Frank McCourt. Mr. McCourt is going through a highly publicized divorce. Ms. McCourt is seeking a share of …

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What is a QDRO? QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order is a court order that allows a tax-free transfer of assets incident to a divorce. Part of the divorce process is reaching an equitable agreement between spouses. Once the agreement is reached, it may be necessary to transfer finances …

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Putting together a Massachusetts parenting plan, formally called a child custody/visitation schedule, can be a very difficult process. There are only so many hours in the day and both parents generally want to spend as much of their free time with their child(ren) as possible. Additionally, both parents may have busy work schedules that complicate …

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A Massachusetts protective order, often referred to as a restraining order is a court order that may state that one party cannot communicate and/or go near the other party. The court has the authority to make the order as narrow or inclusive as the court sees fit. The purpose of the protective order is put …

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