This is a quick guide for clients that will be presenting for a case at the Brooke Courthouse Boston. This will provide you will most of the information you will need for parking, meals and basic needs for you day in court. The facilities tend to be a little chilly in winter, so plan ahead…(Read More)

It was posted today that the Brockton courts (listed below) will ban the use of a cell phone in court for parties, effective December 1, 2014. All parties should plan ahead and leave their cell phones in their vehicles or at home. You will not be allowed to enter the court with the device or…(Read More)

by Amy Saunders This is one of the most frequent questions asked by my clients, and there truly is no right time to divorce.  However, I can tell you that the “waiting game” only makes matters worse–both financially and emotionally.  First, if you have children, it is my belief that waiting until “the kids…(Read More)

by Attorney Amy Saunders If you are about to head into a any legal issues (especially divorce, child custody or other family issues) — you need to consider the potential ramifications that may result. The biggest hurdle, for most, is that Facebook is like owning a cell phone; we all have to be on Facebook…(Read More)

by Attorney Amy Saunders, Esq. Long gone are the days where you had to sit and ponder on what could amount to a substantial and material change in circumstances to warrant a change in the child support payments and guidelines.  After the Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Morales v. Morales, see below, a deviation in…(Read More)

by Attorney Amy Saunders To locate Massachusetts divorce records you will need to know which county the divorce took place, as well as the names of the parties involved. 1) The first step is to determine the county in Massachusetts where the divorce was filed — this is where the copies will be located (1922-present…(Read More)

To determine which of the fourteen (14) probate and family courts to file for divorce in Massachusetts use the links below to locate your town or city. The first step to file for divorce in Massachusetts is to enter an action for divorce in the probate court in the county where either party lives, however…(Read More)