Just the thought of divorce can be overwhelming. The stress and emotional toll divorce can take on an individual can be challenging. It’s an emotional journey. If you are thinking about divorce or are just starting the process of divorce, Tanya K. Moriarty, Attorney at Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty in West Springfield, Massachusetts advises the …
It’s just about summer (finally!) in Western Massachusetts. Enjoy the great outdoors and visit some of these wonderful state parks right here in the Pioneer Valley. Robinson State Park, 428 North Street, Feeding Hills, MA Activities include hiking, biking, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, horseback riding and swimming. They have grills, a pavilion, picnic …
An Asparagus Supper to raise funds for the preservation of the Charles Leonard House will take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 5-7pm at the Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam. Proceeds from the event will help preserve the Charles Leonard House. The dinner will feature fresh picked, local asparagus donated by E. …
If you’re going through a divorce and have children together it can sometimes be difficult to anticipate the future of their financial needs. Child support is meant to help the custodial parent provide housing, clothing and food for the children. Extraordinary expenses, such as extracurricular activities, are expenses not covered by child support. It is …
Written by Diana S. Velez Harris Regardless of when you started your business (whether it was before or after the “I do”), your business will be considered a marital asset. That does not, however, mean that the business will be divided in the divorce. Below is a general summary of the analysis to undertake when …
Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Massachusetts since May 17, 2004. As a result, there are no differences in a divorce of a same sex couple or opposite sex couple. If you are considering divorce, you’ll need an experience divorce attorney on your side. Contact Tanya K. Moriarty.
Written by Attorney Diana S. Velez Harris The answer, as is usually the case with most legal questions, is, it depends. The first issue is whether you are referencing shared legal custody versus shared physical custody. Shared legal custody has zero impact on child support; so, absent special circumstances, the Court will make an appropriate …
by Attorney Tanya K. Moriarty There a few options when a couple owns a home and is going through a divorce. Sometimes the home is sold, other times one party buys out the other party and can remain in the home. An important things to consider is whether or not you can afford to remain …
by Charles Sclafani As of January 9, 2019 the use of breathalyzer tests in Operating Under the Influence cases in Massachusetts are suppressed and not admissible in court. Specifically, the court has ruled that the inadmissibility of such tests shall continue until the Office of Alcohol and Testing can satisfactorily establish that the crime lab …
by Tanya Moriarty In a divorce you have a few choices as it relates to the mortgage on the marital home. You and your spouse can decide to sell the home and pay it off with the proceeds, one spouse can remain in the home and refinance the mortgage and the take the others name off …