People in Massachusetts may have heard about the recently-passed expansion of the Violence Against Women Act, which President Obama signed into law earlier this month. The bill provides outreach and assistance for victims of domestic abuse, one of the most pervasive...
Month: March 2013
The top five reasons people get divorced
People in the Boston area may have seen a recent article about the many mistakes that married couples make and the top ones that lead to getting a divorce. It may come as surprise that the top reasons include cheating, dishonesty and abuse. The list also included...
Enforcing child support requires eye for detail
People going through a divorce or child support modification in Maryland should be aware of the recent case of a divorced man who got an unpleasant surprise from the IRS, and an unfavorable ruling from the court on the issue. The man and his ex-wife had agreed that...
Planning for life on one income is essential following divorce
People in Boston know that the last few years have been full of financial challenges on the local, state and federal level. Some people have had to tighten their belts and deal with less. This is especially true for people going through a divorce. It doesn't take much...