On August 2, 2021, the Executive Office to the Trial Court published new Child Support Guidelines. The new Guidelines become effective on October 4, 2021. There are significant changes to the calculation of support as compared to the previous Guidelines published in...
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Part Three: Financial Aid Tips and Strategies for Separated Parents with Bright Horizons College Coach
For the final segment of our financial aid for separated parents blog series, Attorney Erin Nielson interviews Shannon Vasconcelos of Bright Horizons College Coach to discuss various strategies separated parents can utilize to maximize the amount of financial aid they...
Part two: College contribution and expenses for divorced and separated parents
Can I be ordered to contribute to my child’s college education expenses? Can I ask the Courts to order my ex to contribute to our child’s college education? It is common knowledge that college expenses have skyrocketed over the last 50 years and that a college...
Selling your home while divorcing: helpful insight from an experienced real estate professional
By Erin Fitch Nielson with Patty Sutherland, Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest I’ve been a divorce lawyer for over fifteen years – 100% of the home sellers I am working with are ½ of a divorcing couple. Early in my career, I saw many home selling processes...
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court’s Response to COVID19
Since March the court system in Massachusetts has been responding to COVID19 with a series of standing orders. Due to COVID19, the courts have been running at a limited capacity. As of May 13th, the Courts are aiming to open to the public in some capacity by June...
CARES Act Presents Opportunities to Access Your Retirement Funds
By Erin F. Nielson with contribution from Katie Moore, Financial Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Finivi Many of our clients are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the many changes to our work and home lives caused by the Coronavirus. ...
Auto and Home Insurance After your Divorce
By Erin Nielson with contribution from Stacey Taylor, MetLife A divorce will spur some necessary changes to your home and auto insurance coverage. Even long after divorce, our clients continue to have questions about their insurance, particularly as it relates to...
What Are The Differences Between Good And Bad Prenuptial Agreements? Why Do The Courts Of Massachusetts Uphold Some And Not Others?
Two 2015 Massachusetts Appeals Court Decisions, Schechter v. Schechter, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 239 (2015), and Kelcourse v. Kelcourse, 87 Mass. App. Ct. 33 (2015), Demonstrate When Such Agreements Are Unenforceable. Parties getting married can agree in advance how their...
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