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Coronavirus: Lost Your Job? What About Your Child Support Payments?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyThe coronavirus has caused turmoil in almost every aspect of our lives. If you currently pay child support, but lost your job due to the virus, you may wonder what you need to do. According to Attorney Diana S. Valez Harris, “Immediately file a Complaint for Modification with the Court to let the other party […]
Coronavirus and Massachusetts Courts
/by Sclafani & MoriartyDuring the coronavirus pandemic you might be wondering if Massachusetts Courts are open. They are open … somewhat. Other than an emergency or “exigent” circumstances, nothing is being heard. Any matters that qualify as an emergency/exigent are being heard over the telephone. All other matters are heard by the moving party submitting in writing their […]
Coronavirus and Your Parenting Schedule
/by Sclafani & MoriartyThe coronavirus has changed the way we live our lives these days. The most common question that our attorneys get is whether or not people have to follow the parenting schedule. The answer is a resounding YES. Unless the other parent is symptomatic, or diagnosed, or if another member in the household is symptomatic or […]
COVID-19 and Unemployment
/by Sclafani & MoriartyIf you have lost your job, you may qualify for temporary assistance. To apply you will need to provide your Social Security Number, Birth Date, Home Address, and phone number. You will also need information about your employment history from the last 15 months: Names of employers, addresses and phone numbers Reasons for leaving those […]
Grocery Shopping During COVID-19
/by Sclafani & MoriartyGrocery Store Occupancy – On March 25, 2020 the Commissioner of Public Health in Massachusetts issued an order to grocery stores to provide continuation of essential services while reducing exposure of shoppers and employees to COVID-19. Grocery stores must limit occupancy to 40% of its maximum permitted occupancy level and that includes employees as well […]
COVID-19: Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives.
/by Sclafani & MoriartyThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends the following: Only leave home for essential errands such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy. When you do leave home, practice social distancing by staying 6 feet away from others. If you are at high-risk, you should ask about special hours at your local pharmacy or […]
COVID-19 and Affected Government Services
/by Sclafani & MoriartyRegistry of Motor Vehicles – In Massachusetts only 7 RMV centers are open until further notice and have transitioned to an appointment only reservation system for necessary, in-person transactions, including Commercial Driving Licenses or Permits, some new registrations, out of state conversions and new Massachusetts IDs. The following centers are open: Brockton, Fall River, Lawrence, […]
Child Support and Custody During COVID-19
/by Sclafani & MoriartyAlthough all child support in-person offices are closed until further notice, child support payments are still being processed. If your financial situation has changed and you are unable to afford child support you can work with the Child Support Enforcement Division to find a solution that best fits your situation. (617) 660-1234. If you had […]
March 27, 2020 COVID-19 Update from Governor of Massachusetts
/by Sclafani & MoriartyToday, March 27, 2020, Governor Baker made the following announcements: Stay home and help flatten the curve. Beginning today, people traveling into the state of Massachusetts are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. Governor Baker also asked that visitors, aside from essential front line workers, not visit the Commonwealth. Massachusetts has recently partnered with a […]
COVID-19 and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
/by Sclafani & MoriartyCOVID-19 is a new illness that is caused by a virus called coronavirus. It can affect your lungs and airways. Symptoms of COVID-19 are a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. It is thought that the virus is spread through cough droplets. There are measures you can take to help stop viruses like […]