Facing divorce as the owner of a business can be frightening. You likely have short-term goals for your company and long-range plans to see your business into the future. Often a divorce can lead to changes in your daily life as well as your future plans. As a...
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When circumstances change, support modification can be necessary
Did you know that parents pay child support for roughly one in five children in the United States? This statistic represents millions of individuals whose lives are affected by child support payments. Considering how many people pay support and the duration of these...
When can I contest a will?
A loved one's last will and testament is a valuable legal document that dictates what they want to happen with their property and other affairs after death. Considering the weight that a will holds, asking the courts not to enforce it is a huge decision. However,...
New Laws Taking Effect in Mass. in 2021, Include Minimum Wage Hike
January 2021, Massachusetts For the year 2021 the State and Federal Governments have announced the following changes affecting employers and employees: Minimum Wage: Massachusetts minimum wage will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour. This increase...
Who Can Benefit From Conciliation and how does it work?
The traditional Probate and Family Court system is effective for many clients. But some divorce and family law cases can be resolved faster and with less expense. This depends, in part, on the clients’ ability to communicate with each other even in an emotionally...
Fiduciary Services: Personal Representatives for Probate Estate and Trust Fiduciary Services
Lawyers typically serve as advocates. We protect our clients’ rights in the boardroom, in the courtroom, in the negotiating room, and before government agencies. We negotiate, or litigate, successful legal outcomes for our clients. This protection covers your...
When is uncontested divorce an option?
Divorce can be a stressful and expensive situation. While you and your spouse may have agreed to part ways, there might be little else you agree on. Contested divorces where spouses argue over who keeps the home and the housewares may be what you see in the media....
What should I leave out of a non-compete agreement?
Keeping your best employees and preventing them from taking essential information to your competition is critical for protecting your business. Drafting an enforceable non-compete agreement can help you maintain your competitive edge. The words that compose your...
Avoiding confusion in your employee handbook
Your employees are an essential resource. When you clearly communicate your policies and expectations, you are more likely to have employees who do excellent work.Your employee handbook can be a great resource when your employees have questions about company policies....
Determining liability for construction defects
Any major construction project will involve numerous parties, from architects and engineers to contractors and suppliers. With so many people contributing to a single project, issues can arise when determining liability for problems like construction defects. Defects...
