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August 29, 2014
Grandparents rights in Massachusetts

Grandparents rights in Massachusetts

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 29, 2014. Many Massachusetts grandparents experience the heartache of estrangement from their beloved grandchildren after a particularly acrimonious divorce or break-up. This negatively impacts the children as well, as they are now denied the support and love of …

August 22, 2014
Child support payments factor into the cost of child-rearing

Child support payments factor into the cost of child-rearing

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Friday, August 22, 2014. It’s no surprise to Massachusetts parents that it’s expensive to raise a child, but according to statistics released by the United States Department of Agriculture, the cost is going up. The study that was released recently …

August 15, 2014
Dividing marital assets in Massachusetts divorces

Dividing marital assets in Massachusetts divorces

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, August 15, 2014. Couples do not have to be of celebrity status to find themselves in the midst of a high-asset divorce. Dual-income Massachusetts families with decent retirement packages may find themselves at swords’ points attempting the property …

August 8, 2014
How to tell the kids about the divorce

How to tell the kids about the divorce

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 8, 2014. One of the biggest struggles divorcing Massachusetts parents face is how to tell the children that their parents are divorcing or ending their long-term relationship. Below are some tips for breaking the news to your kids …

August 1, 2014
Tactics of domestic violence and Hampden County resources

Tactics of domestic violence and Hampden County resources

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, August 1, 2014. For those ending abusive marriages by divorce or those fleeing relationships with abusive partners, the period immediately following the split is the most dangerous time. Below are some tactics abusers use on their victims to reel …

July 25, 2014
Back child support debts hidden in lottery wins

Back child support debts hidden in lottery wins

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Friday, July 25, 2014. Officials with the Massachusetts State Lottery suspect that a scam is in the works for some residents who keep racking up lottery wins that are statistically highly improbable. An insurance agent from Chelsea has won a …

July 18, 2014
What to expect during your divorce

What to expect during your divorce

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Friday, July 18, 2014. Massachusetts couples facing divorce may wonder what to expect during the process itself. Below are some experiences that many spouses undergo when splitting up. — It’s normal to feel like you need a lot of additional support, …

July 16, 2014
Child support is vital for a divorced parent of an autistic child

Child support is vital for a divorced parent of an autistic child

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Support on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Massachusetts parents understand that it costs a lot of money to raise a child from birth to age 18. But parents of children with disabilities on the autism spectrum are hit with even more expenses. Depending …

July 11, 2014
Final chapter in child custody case of Massachusetts teen

Final chapter in child custody case of Massachusetts teen

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 11, 2014. Hopefully, the last chapter may have been written in the strange 16-month saga of a Connecticut teenager whose case has been documented here and in the news. The teenager has been in the custody of the …

June 27, 2014
Don’t make these 3 mistakes in your divorce

Don’t make these 3 mistakes in your divorce

On behalf of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty, Attorneys at Law posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, June 27, 2014. Divorce is traumatic for everyone, but for those with great wealth and no pre-nup, it can be very complicated. Sometimes, couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere marry without prenuptial agreements because there was little wealth and …

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