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A Guardian ad Litem performs a child custody evaluation. The purpose of the GAL in the Massachusetts courts is to be an uninterested third party that can provide an unbiased view to the court of the strengths and weaknesses of the parties. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding GALs. Click …

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While Massachusetts is home to some of the safest cities in the United States, it is not exempt from the ever-growing problem of domestic violence that is plaguing the nation. As domestic violence rates continue to rise, so does the utilization of local domestic violence programs. In 2014, approximately 1,795 victims were assisted by local …

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Following Part I in this three-part series on Massachusetts Harassment Prevention Orders, this post focuses on the most recent Massachusetts Supreme Court decision discussing the requirements for the issuance of a Harassment Prevention Order and its relation to constitutionally protected and unprotected speech.

Whether you love her, hate her, or are still unsure of who she is and why she is famous, Kesha is an American singer and songwriter who has achieved stardom over the past five years through her catchy albeit trivial pop songs about having fun and being young. Despite Kesha’s promotion of a carefree lifestyle, …

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From 2010 to 2014, the State of Massachusetts experienced a 30% increase in the number of children who were victims of maltreatment. In the year 2014, the majority of these victims were less than a year old. There is no doubt that the mistreatment of children is a serious problem plaguing Massachusetts as well as …

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