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Thinking About Divorce?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyJust 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 […]
Western Massachusetts State Parks
/by Sclafani & MoriartyIt’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 […]
Annual Capt. Charles Leonard House Asparagus Supper
/by Sclafani & MoriartyAn 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. […]
Anticipating Future Financial Needs of Your Children During Divorce
/by Sclafani & MoriartyIf 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 […]
How will my business be affected by my divorce?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyWritten 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 […]
Does a Same Sex Divorce in MA differ from an opposite sex couple?
/by Sclafani & MoriartySame-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.
Do you have to pay child support when you have joint custody?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyWritten 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 […]
Will You Have to Sell Your Home During a Divorce?
/by Sclafani & Moriartyby 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 […]
Massachusetts Breathalyzer Tests, Should I or Shouldn’t I?
/by Sclafani & Moriartyby 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 […]
What happens to your mortgage in a divorce?
/by Sclafani & Moriartyby 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 […]