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How Can I Adjust to Single Parenthood?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 12, 2015. After a divorce, it can be tough struggling to adjust to single parenthood. Learning to become the sole decision-maker for daily responsibilities can be stressful. Below are some ways to lighten the load for single parents. […]
Make a pet safety plan when domestic violence occurs
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Women who are divorcing or leaving a relationship due to domestic violence are often advised to develop a safety plan for themselves and their children. However, those who have beloved pets may also want to devise […]
Custody for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Divorce and custody transfers are particularly difficult for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Parents should ensure that the necessary transitions are handled as smoothly as possible to accommodate their children’s anxieties. Aversion to change […]
What Are the Steps to Take to Collect Child Support
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Those in Massachusetts who wish to receive child support from an absent parent have to lay the groundwork first. Below are some tips from the Department of Health and Human Services for those seeking child support. […]
Domestic Violence Takes on Different Forms
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, May 8, 2015. When domestic violence enters a relationship, the dynamics are forever changed. It can even affect the future relationships of any children exposed to it, as they may grow up to abuse their partners or accept abuse […]
Supreme Court hears arguments for, against, same-sex marriage
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Thursday, April 30, 2015. While Massachusetts settled the issue of same-sex marriage more than 10 years ago, becoming the first state in the nation to perform gay marriages in May of 2004, other states have lagged behind. This all may change, […]
Do children of divorce ever adjust completely?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, April 24, 2015. No matter how well parents try to shield their children from the effects of their divorce, all children have to adjust in their own way and on their own timetable to the new normal. Depending on […]
What happens to underwater mortgages in a divorce?
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, April 17, 2015. One of the unhappy surprises in a divorce can be learning that there is no equity in the marital home. But it’s even worse to discover there is more owed on the property than it […]
How to keep it together during divorce
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 9, 2015. It doesn’t matter if both parties were eager to split, divorce has a way of taking the wind out of our sails. You are changing the status quo permanently, and even if a divorce was the […]
Alimony and child support concerns
/by Sclafani & MoriartyOn behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Being a parent who is going through a divorce tends to make the divorce process more difficult. Not only do Massachusetts parents have to worry about themselves and their own interests, but they must also worry about […]