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Alimony and Taxes

Family law attorney Erin Nielson is joined by fellow Wilchins Cosentino & Novins attorney John Donahue to discuss federal and state tax treatment of alimony. https://youtu.be/UZmyaNscM-M Some quick takeaways: Agreements entered into after December 31, 2018,...

Case Alert: Restraining Orders in Massachusetts

District Court cannot refuse to extend a domestic abuse restraining order on the basis that another court had already ordered the husband not to abuse his wife; if the wife proves that she is reasonably in fear of imminent serious physical harm, the court should...

Massachusetts Custody Orders and the Coronavirus

We have received many questions regarding parenting plans and visitation given the stay at home advisory issued by Governor Baker. Last week, John D. Casey, the chief justice of Massachusetts’ probate and family court issued an open letter regarding the issue:...

A Quick Glance at Child Support in Massachusetts

Many people have the same questions about Child Support. Here are answers to some of the questions I hear most frequently in my practice. Will I have to pay support on my bonuses or commissions? The Child Support Guidelines define what is “income” for the purposes of...

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