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Don’t fall into tax traps with spousal support payments
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, January 8, 2016. A new year is upon us, which can mean only one thing — it’s time to start gathering up W-2s and 1099s and other related tax documents in preparation for filing income tax returns. If you are […]
Do You Have A Plan After Your Alimony Ends?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Despite the fact that the state’s Alimony Reform Act has been in effect for more than three years, much confusion remains about the awarding of alimony in Massachusetts — both past and present. There is no question […]
Are You Being Financially Victimized by a Partner or Spouse?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Not all abuse that takes place in relationships is physical or emotional. One of the types of abuse that doesn’t get discussed a lot is financial abuse. Part of the reason is that many women are […]
Seek Emotional Support During Divorce if Necessary
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, October 8, 2015. It is not unusual for the self-confidence levels of people in the throes of divorce to take a sudden dip. Second guessing one’s decisions can become commonplace. Below are a few questions to ask yourself to […]
Should You Hire a Divorce Coach
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, October 1, 2015. It’s one of the newest trends in the modern divorce — hiring a divorce coach to guide you through the process. While most divorcing couples turn to their individual attorneys for that type of service, […]
Father Grieves Death of Daughter He Never Met
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. By now, most Massachusetts residents are likely aware that police have discovered the identity of the child known as “Baby Doe.” The toddler’s body was discovered along the shore of a beach near Boston back in […]
Patriots to Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, September 18, 2015. A few National Football League players have wound up as headline news over the last year for reasons that have nothing to do with their prowess on the field. Domestic violence and sexual assault allegations have […]
Need Spousal Support? We’ll Fight for You in Court.
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Thursday, September 10, 2015. If you are facing divorce, whether you welcome it or dread it, your life will be changing in many ways. Some divorcing spouses worry that their standard of living will be altered dramatically and that they will […]
Can I Receive More Child Support for a Disabled Child?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Thursday, September 3, 2015. When parents of a disabled child divorce, the typical issues inherent to all divorcing couples become much more complex. While judges’ decisions are predicated on the child’s best interests, with a disabled child, the usual factors […]
Another Foster Child Found Dead in Massachusetts
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Massachusetts experienced yet another black mark against its Department of Children and Families agency. This month, another toddler died in the custody of a foster home licensed by the state. Governor Baker promised to launch a […]