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17 Things Children Of Divorce Wish Their Parents Had Done Differently
“Research has shown that what harms the children most — whether parents are married or divorced — is conflict between the parents,” psychologist Ann Buscho, author of “The Parent’s Guide To Birdnesting,” told HuffPost. Conflict between you and your spouse,...
Opinion | Divorce Can Be an Act of Radical Self-Love
This is an opinion piece that divorce attorneys hear frequently from their clients. If you are feeling similar feelings or even want to explore options, a consultation with a specialized family law attorney best prepares you for the next stage in your life. But...
‘Stalkerware’ Apps Are Proliferating. Protect Yourself.
Good article and relevant for family law. We see similar software in many of our divorce cases and in abusive situations. Protect yourself from spyware and other intrusive apps. Its not easy, but necessary. These spyware apps record your conversations, location...
Sorry Angie, Kids Testifying in a Custody Trial is a Bad Idea
Source: Angelina Jolie Reportedly Objects to a Tentative Ruling Awarding Brad Pitt Increased Custody of Their Kids According to the Associated Press, Jolie’s lawyers alleged in the filing that “Judge Ouderkirk denied Ms. Jolie a fair trial, improperly excluding her...
Need a Reset? The End of Pandemic Life Can Be a Fresh Start.
Behavioral scientists have long known that times of disruption and transition also create new opportunities for growth and change. Disruption can come in many forms, and it happens when life knocks us out of our normal routines. It can be moving to a new city,...
What will your new normal be? Thinking of skipping town and taking your kids away to another part of the country?
What will your new normal be after the restrictions lift around COVID? Thinking of skipping town, leaving your roots, taking your kids away to another part of the country or even a different part of Massachusetts? Not so fast, unless you have the written assent of the...
Don’t Hold Off on Divorce Until Your Kids Are Adults
Beyond the initial news and going in between homes, Morin said parents stay married because they think attending events together, like school activities, is good for their kids. Doing so, however, can cause lasting emotional damage on kids, and a parental divorce is...
The Nervous Person’s Guide to Re-entering Society
One positive aspect of the pandemic is that it has made us question the things in our lives that were draining, such as overbooking our social calendar or commuting to work five days a week, and embrace positive things like spending more time with family. It also led...
After Your Divorce Lawyer Files a Divorce: The Next Steps- Get Your PDF on
You or your divorce lawyer files for divorce, then what? Divorce attorneys in Massachusetts know what to do after they file for divorce. But if you are unrepresented, the next step is that you wait till the court sends you a summons and a copy with the complaint for...
Child Support Lawyers Can Help You to Apply for Child Support In Massachusetts
Child support lawyers can help you apply for child support services with the Department of Revenue (DOR) after you receive a child support order. Child support attorneys can help you obtain the child support order and help you apply for DOR services. DOR is separate...
Trial Court 90-day plan for operations through April 5, 2021
Update: Be prepared for the COVID status quo in courts until at least April! My recent blog contains what to expect and the standing orders of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. To read, click here!
Divorce During the Pandemic – The New York Times
Informative and relevant article on some of the challenges that all divorce attorneys and clients face in probate and family court due to the pandemic. Further complicating things is how difficult it can be to get on a judge’s calendar for a non-urgent matter (issues...
Family Law and COVID – Divorce Lawyers Must Follow the New Probate and Family Court Standing Orders
Divorce lawyers and their clients have to follow new rules at the courts that handle divorce and other family law matters. Due to the COVID pandemic, the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court runs by a different set of guidelines than they did in the past. Below are...
Welcome to the new Angel Burke Law website.
Welcome to the new online home of Angel Burke Law.