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Key topics covered are Divorce, Family Law, and Estate Planning. Tangusso Law is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex considerations accompanying family law and divorce matters.
Tangusso Law Blog
1w ago
The prevalence of domestic abuse remains a significant concern impacting numerous individuals and families. Within the context of marriage, domestic abuse often precipitates a breakdown of trust and emotional stability, leading to the contemplation of divorce. For individuals facing this dilemma in Massachusetts, it’s imperative to grasp the legal safeguards and assistance at their disposal.
Identifying Domestic Abuse
Before exploring legal avenues and assistance, it’s crucial to identify the manifestations of domestic abuse, which encompass physical, emotional, financial, and social dimension ..read more
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1M ago
Child custody cases in Massachusetts can be emotionally challenging and legally intricate. One significant factor influencing these cases is substance abuse.
Substance Abuse as a Custody Factor
In Massachusetts family courts, determining the best interests of the child is paramount in custody decisions. Substance abuse by a parent is a critical factor that can heavily influence the court’s decision. The extent of the substance abuse, its impact on parenting capabilities, and potential risks to the child’s safety are carefully considered.
Establishing Substance Abuse
Proving substance abuse in ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
9M ago
Child support is a critical component of divorce or separation cases involving children. It ensures that both parents contribute to the financial well-being of their children. In Massachusetts, child support is determined based on guidelines established by the state. Understanding these guidelines and the process for obtaining child support can help parents navigate this aspect of family law. This article will explore the obligations and modifications related to child support in Massachusetts.
Child Support Guidelines:
Massachusetts follows specific guidelines to calculate child support obliga ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
10M ago
When seeking a divorce in Massachusetts, one of the most common questions is about the legal grounds for divorce. Whether you are considering a no-fault or fault-based divorce, understanding the grounds for divorce is essential to making informed decisions about your future.
No-Fault Divorce
In Massachusetts, the most common grounds for divorce are based on no-fault. This means that neither party is at fault for the divorce. The grounds for no-fault divorce are that the marriage has experienced an irretrievable breakdown, meaning that the marriage is beyond repair and cannot be fixed.
Fault-Ba ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
11M ago
If either you or your spouse wants a divorce but the other does not, it can be a difficult and emotionally challenging situation. In Massachusetts, you may get a divorce even if your spouse does not agree. Legally speaking you don’t need your partner’s consent to get a divorce. However, it is important to remember that every person and relationship is unique, and divorce is not always the solution. Here are a few options that you may consider when contemplating divorce:
Communicate: It’s important to have an open and honest conversation with your spouse about their decision to divorce. Try to ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
1y ago
Filing for divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. To file for divorce in Massachusetts, you must meet specific legal requirements, including residency requirements. In this article, we will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the residency requirements for filing for divorce in Massachusetts and explore the circumstances which non-residents can file for divorce in Massachusetts.
Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, either you or your spouse must have lived in Massachusetts for at least one year before filing for divor ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
1y ago
A fair divorce settlement leaves both parties with what they need to start over. Before negotiations begin, you should discuss your options with your divorce attorney.
To help guide your negotiations and avoid surprises, you should create a list of your nonnegotiables, the things you’re willing to be flexible on, and the things you’re willing to live without. Below is a list of topics to consider when determining what to ask for in your divorce settlement.
Custody
In many divorce cases, custody can be the most difficult to navigate. Any situation involving children requires the court to make d ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
1y ago
In any case involving children, Massachusetts courts always consider what is in the child’s best interest. While it is generally presumed a child’s happiness and welfare are best preserved when a relationship is maintained with both parents, there is no presumption in favor of shared custody.
Joint custody refers to a situation where both parents share the rights and obligations of custody. On the other hand, sole custody grants one parent custody on their own.
There are two types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody grants one or both parents to make decisions such as religion, educa ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
1y ago
Divorce, custody, and visitation are legally binding court rulings. While parents have the right to relocate, taking children is another matter.
Under Massachusetts law, divorced parents are required to obtain permission from their child’s other parent or the court when relocating with their child. Relocating outside a specified location can impact custody and visitation rights.
If you or your ex is planning a move that will alter the terms of any agreements made during a divorce, the other parent must grant permission to relocate the child. In some cases, the final divorce judgment may forbid ..read more
Tangusso Law Blog
2y ago
Not Just a Drive Across Town
Change can be hard on children, especially children of parents going through a divorce. The goal of the courts, as well as parents, is typically to see to the child’s best interest and try to provide as stable and consistent a lifestyle as possible.
However, when parents live a significant distance from each other, or plan to move, this introduces new complications to a child custody situation. In this article, we will review a few of the issues involved in a long-distance child custody arrangement.
Proving a Child’s Best Interest
Whether in assigning custody for t ..read more