The recent news about sentencing in the tragic case of Phoebe Prince throws the problem of bullying in our nation’s schools back in to the spotlight. Prince was 15 years old when she committed suicide in January of 2010 in South Hadley, MA following relentless bullying by her peers. Her death has elevated awareness of […]
This blog will explain the steps in a divorce, and what you will need to provide an attorney. As you navigate through the process, the first document you will need to bring is your original marriage certificate. Sometimes clients want to keep this for their records or just simply to remember a time in their […]
A. Overview of Part I: Notice To Employers – You have an obligation under the law to provide advance written or verbal notice to your employers for all military duty (exceptions apply). Important Time Considerations – You must adhere to strict time lines when applying for reemployment or reporting back to your civilian job (based […]
It doesn’t matter whether you are just enlisted, already in action or waiting for another tour of duty yet it is imperative that you understand and utilize the broad federal protection under USERRA. This law is a federal statute that protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and members of the Reserves. There are […]
The Mass Alimony Reform Bill was introduced on January 18, 2011 by Senator Gale D. Candaras (D – Wilbraham) and Representative John D. Fernandes (D – Milford). Some may disagree with Candaras and Fernandes but their respective arguments are tough to deny… Candaras argues that the “…Alimony Reform legislation will bring clarity and make more […]
This blog will examine what steps need to be taken to file for and prove a material change in circumstance. Part two of this blog will examine the new legislation concerning alimony and its impacts. First a person must file a complaint alleging a material change in circumstance. The material change in circumstance must be […]
While filing for unemployment you should have a lawyer to represent your interests and to familiarize you with the process. According to recent research, you statistically have a better chance of success on your claim if represented by a lawyer. The attorney can also provide you with phone numbers in order to help guide you […]
This weekend I went to a Military Yellow Ribbon event. Giving legal counsel to men and women who serve our country could quite possibly be one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. Think about when you have gone on vacation and you pay some of your bills ahead of time so you […]
Christmas brings with it holiday cheer for some but not all. The Christmas season can be very stressful with all the planning, decorating, etc. Christmas is particularly stressful for those who are in divorced families for different reasons. This post will attempt to provide some guidance. First, there should be a written plan in place […]
