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Breaking News in Family Law
Hi there, Massachusetts has again revised its child support guidelines. The new guidelines will come into effect on August 1, 2013. The new guidelines appear, among other things, to try to clarify how...
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Adopting a Stepchild
One big happy family! I am frequently asked by stepparents what is involved in adopting their spouse’s child. The process is often quite simple, and brings a sense of wholeness and belonging to the...
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Every Child Deserves Representation in a Contested Adoption
In my previous post on Adopting a Stepchild, I explained the steps to go through for an uncontested adoption. Many adoptions are very simple and straightforward. However, in situations where there are...
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SJC Rules That a Biological Connection Is Not Required for Parentage
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has ruled that a person may establish herself as a child’s presumptive parent without the need for a biological relationship to the child. The same-sex...
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