People in Massachusetts may have seen a recent news article about a Midwest man who responded to a Craigslist ad posted by two women looking for a sperm donor. The man donated, and one of the women conceived, and all seemed well. That is, until over three years later...
Month: January 2013
Massachusetts same-sex marriages face questions in other states
A recent article noted a divorce case that has been pending for more than four years. Most divorces happen much quicker than this, but the state in which the couple now resides does not recognize same-sex marriage or divorce, so these two men might be waiting for much...
Old state laws forbid fornication and adultery
A recent Boston Globe article about antiquated Massachusetts state laws has some interesting historical tidbits about laws that have long since been abandoned but still remain on the books. But it turns out these so-called antiquated laws could in fact have serious...
Italian Prime Minister ordered to pay astronomical alimony
Many people in Massachusetts may be familiar with former Italian Prime Minister, billionaire and icon of marital dysfunction, Silvio Berlusconi, who was known as much for his tabloid-inducing personal life as his political stature. Reports from Italy indicate that...
Divorce and holidays don’t usually mix well
People in Massachusetts may have seen a recent article about divorce during holidays, and how even stressed out couples who can't wait to get a divorce may have some incentives to hold off on filing for divorce until after ringing in the New Year.The holidays are a...