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Child support: Knowledge will guide you
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. If you are going through a divorce, if you have at least one child with your soon to be former spouse, you know there will be questions regarding child support that need answered. There is nothing […]
Get a restraining order if you fear domestic violence
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, March 18, 2016. If you are going through an especially contentious divorce, sometimes it doesn’t take much provocation to tip the scales over to the point of domestic violence. Domestic abuse, or the threat of it, may even be […]
Fighting for custody? We have your back
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, March 10, 2016. If you are going through a divorce and have minor children, it’s likely that you are dreading waging a protracted and contentious custody battle. However, the custody arrangements for minor children and marital property settlements are […]
Make sure your child support order addresses health insurance
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Thursday, February 25, 2016. If you are going through a divorce that involves the custody and/or support of children, there is one important issue that should be addressed in the support order. Which parent will be responsible for carrying the […]
Is your spouse stepping out on you?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, February 19, 2016. If you are getting a sneaking suspicion that your spouse is cheating on you, your instincts could be on target. But there are also legitimate reasons why a husband or wife may be acting differently, so it […]
Don’t get caught up in a tax nightmare claiming exemptions
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, February 12, 2016. Parents who are split up often argue over which one gets to claim the kids on their taxes. Below is some basic information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit. In most […]
Do I need a qualified domestic relations order?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, February 5, 2016. If you are in the midst of a divorce that includes a property settlement, your attorney may have mentioned the term QDRO. The acronym stands for “Qualified Domestic Relations Order,” and it is a judgment […]
Massachusetts agency kept mom and infant apart for 2 years
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, January 29, 2016. It’s a given that parents must possess the ability to properly care for their children in order for them to grow up safely. But just how mentally able must the parents be? How can that be […]
Are you trapped in a cycle of violence?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, January 22, 2016. Those involved in relationships where emotional, physical or sexual abuse occurs may be familiar with the cycle of violence with which they live. Described below is the pattern some abuse takes in relationships. Tension begins building […]
How can filing for bankruptcy affect my divorce?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, January 15, 2016. As the adage goes, when it rains, it pours, and such is often the case with divorce and bankruptcy. Couples who file for divorce often find themselves filing for bankruptcy within a short time as […]