Entries by Sclafani & Moriarty

Holiday stresses that bring on domestic violence

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, December 14, 2017. The holiday season is many people’s favorite time of year. For too many, however, the stress of what often feels like forced interaction with family members, coupled with the strain of air or car travel is […]

How the ‘gig economy’ makes it hard to collect child support

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Parents with exes who are earning all or part of their income as contract employees can have a difficult time getting the child support they’ve been ordered by the court to receive if the parent ordered […]

Guns are behind many U.S. domestic violence fatalities

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. As law enforcement officials have tried to make sense of the numerous mass shootings we’ve had in this country in recent years, they’ve found a common trait among many of the gunman — a history of […]

Helping your kids maintain relationships with extended family

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, November 23, 2017. When couples with children divorce, many want their kids to maintain their relationships with their co-parent’s family. It’s often grandparents lobbying to maintain their relationships with the kids. However, it’s essential not to forget about other […]

Explore the possibility of alimony during a divorce

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 […]

Domestic violence escalates around the holidays

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 […]

Provision in proposed tax reform bill will impact alimony

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 […]

How do you know if you’re the victim of parental alienation?

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 […]

What to do if you can’t attend a child custody/support hearing

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 […]

Thanksgiving can be particularly complicated for co-parents

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 […]