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Posted by Michael Franklin Divorce agreements cover many details, including child custody, child support, property division, health insurance and many other specifics based on the details of a family’s life. The difficulty is that at the time a divorce agreement is ruled upon and issued, it’s impossible to foresee all future circumstances. Therefore, it’s often…
Posted by Michael Franklin Have you been suddenly charged with contempt in Massachusetts for not paying your child support that was ordered by the court after you and your spouse divorced? Perhaps it’s in reverse and you’re filing for contempt against your spouse for not doing what was required with a court order. Either way,…
Posted by Michael Franklin Divorce is rarely easy, and even less so when it comes to custody and visitation arrangements for children. In Massachusetts, the top priority of the courts is to determine arrangements that are “in the best interests of the child”, but that may not always be as straightforward as it seems. This…
Posted by Michael Franklin In the era of ubiquitous personal technology, it may seem that we have an unbridled right to use our smartphones to photograph or record anything and everything. We may particularly want to record the police to verify that they are serving and protecting the public and not violating individual rights. Be…
Posted by Michael Franklin Are you aware of Massachusetts “social hosting” laws? Social hosting refers to providing alcohol or other illegal substances to a minor that is not your own child on your property or in an environment you control. Especially during graduation time, some parents reason if they provide alcohol at a party at…
Posted by Michael Franklin Attorney Michael Franklin represented a 44 year old man charged with OUI at trial in Worcester District Court. The client was charged with Operating A Motor Vehicle Under The Influence of Drugs, Illegal Possession of a Class B Drug and Illegal Possession of A Class C Drug. The client was operating…
In the state of Massachusetts, domestic violence laws are designed to protect the following: people who are or have once been married individuals that have children together individuals that are related through marriage or by blood individuals who live together are have lived together, such as roommates The elements of the crime of Assault requires…
The issue of bullying has become a hot topic all over the U.S in recent years. Tragic events such as victim suicides and violent assaults have turned the spotlight on the debate of exactly when and how bullying becomes a criminal act. At the forefront of this debate is the increasing trend of cyber bullying…
By Michael Franklin Massachusetts Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement officers to determine whether someone may be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are several tests that may be administered however three tests are commonly used: 1. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). The officer will ask the suspect to follow an…
By Michael Franklin In Massachusetts, anyone who is no longer happy in their marriage can get a divorce for just about any reason. However, there are some cases where the marriage should not be legally recognized in the first place. In these situations, an annulment may be the best option. Understanding the annulment process in…
I represented a father who had to drive 1/1/2 hours each way to visit with his infant son born out of wedlock. The child’s mother claimed the child was too young for overnight visits and refused to divide the driving for pickups and drop offs for the child. Father was permitted two 3 hour unsupervised…
By Michael Franklin If you’re in Massachusetts and dealing with the prospect of a spouse not paying their child support payment, you may have to go through Child Support Enforcement. This is a service available through the state and within the Massachusetts State Department of Revenue. When you contact CSE about a spouse not paying…
I represented a husband in a 44 year marriage. Husband worked as an engineer and consultant for the Defense Department. Husband earned approximately $200,000.00 per year and wife had been unemployed since 2010. The marital estate was worth over $4,000,000.00. Wife took out 7 credit cards and ran them up to their limit of over…
Divorce is a challenging time for both spouses. So many factors involving the outcome can have lasting effects. Alimony is no exception. Alimony refers to a specified amount of money paid to one spouse as support by the other spouse during and after divorce. The purpose is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable…
“Michael is my attorney and represented me in my divorce proceedings. He patiently explained Massachusetts Law to me. He also guided me through the whole process resulting in a divorce last fall. I recommend him to you if you are contemplating a divorce.” Eric, divorce case
For those looking to pursue divorce in the state of Massachusetts there are some requirements that must be taken into consideration. The legal process of divorce can be complicated. Therefore, it is in the best interest of each individual to consider hiring an attorney who focuses on divorce and family law, even if the divorce…
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