On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, November 17, 2016. For many families, the holidays are less than convivial gatherings because of traumatic episodes marred by domestic violence. When extended families gather together, emotions can run high, especially when alcohol is consumed. This can lead to …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, November 17, 2017. The alimony laws of Massachusetts can be complex, but if you are going through a divorce, it is worth trying to learn as much as you can about them. One thing that you have to know is …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, November 2, 2017. “Parental alienation” is a term that many people are unfamiliar with until it happens to them. Even then, they may not realize what is occurring. Parental alienation is when one parent turns a child against the …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. When you’re going through a divorce, attending child custody and support hearings is likely among the most important obligations you’ll have. What if a court schedules a hearing when it is difficult, if not impossible, for …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Thanksgiving can be a complicated holiday for any couple. If you spend it with one spouse’s family, the other side of the family may be hurt or angry. You may find yourself trying to make time …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. The ex-wife of a Massachusetts executive will not be getting the amount of alimony she was awarded during the couple’s divorce in 2013. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the man, who runs Fidelity …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Domestic abuse takes many forms. Sometimes it involves physical violence. Other times the abuse is verbal and/or emotional. Financial abuse is also a type of domestic abuse. It’s often part and parcel of a relationship dominated …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, September 28, 2017. When you and your spouse were drafting your parenting plan during your divorce, you likely detailed how you would divide time with your kids during special days like Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays. However, you may not …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Many people whose first marriages end in divorce want to give it a second chance, and even a third. However, the chances of divorce increase with each subsequent marriage. Roughly two-thirds of second marriages end …
On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, September 14, 2017. One of the most difficult aspects of parental divorce for many kids is the upheaval and uncertainty it can bring to their daily lives. They may be uncertain about which evenings or weekends they’ll be spending …