Tag Archives: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Client Review

Thank you Ms. A for your kind words.  It was truly a pleasure representing you. 5.0 stars Posted by a Probate client on Dec 13, 2013 Exemplary!! I originally went to Attorney Byers for advice and representation on a probate matter. I was quite shaken up at the time and wasn’t sure there was even a […]

Post-Divorce Modifications in Massachusetts

Are you currently in litigation regarding a post-divorce modification?  If so, I invite you to look at my website for information that may be helpful to you.

Grandparent Visitation Rights in Massachusetts

Are you familiar with grandparent visitation rights in Massachusetts?  I invite you to look at my website for more information.

Divorce Cases in Massachusetts

Are you currently going through a divorce in Massachusetts?  Whether it is contested or uncontested you may want to know what your rights are.  I invite you to view my website for information or call me for a consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.

Modification of Alimony in Massachusetts

Are you thinking of modifying your alimony obligation?  Or, are you concerned that your former spouse will try to modify alimony that you are currently receiving?  If you answered yes to either one of these questions, please take a look at my website for information, at Law Office of Philip J. Byers, or call today […]

New Massachusetts SJC Cases RE: Alimony

QUARE:   WILL AN ALIMONY ORDER CONTAINED IN A DIVORCE JUDGMENT ENTERED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT DATE IN 2012 OF THE ALIMONY REFORM ACT, IN AND OF ITSELF, BE A SUFFICIENT REASON TO TERMINATE THAT ALIMONY ORDER? For those of you who have been reading my articles describing the New Alimony Reform Act of 2011, the […]

SCOTUS and Same Sex Marriage

To all of you, I wish a happy, healthy, prosperous new year.  There are several matters that are particularly exciting in which I am involved. Although I have been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, especially the Massachusetts Chapter, since June 10, 1990, and had held office as well as participated on […]

RESTRICTIONS ON RIGHTS OF GAYS TO MARRY IN PENNSYLVANIA SWEPT AWAY

Noted in this brief article in the New York Times, Pennsylvania’s being the last state in the Northeast and the 19th state in the U.S. to recognize the rights of Gays and Lesbians to marry.  There was a time when Jim Crow laws in the South and segregation throughout our country was pervasive.  During the […]