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Custody Cases in Massachusetts

August 9, 2017 · by · in Andover MA Divorce Attorney, child custody, contested divorce, custody, Divorce Attorney MA, Essex County Divorce, Joint Custody, MA Family Law Attorney, Same Sex Custody Cases, Sole Custody, Uncategorized · Leave a comment

Exceptional! Attorney Byers handled my divorce and custody battle, which was complicated and long. It was a removal case to a country that was not a signatory of the Hague convention. Attorney Byers exceeded all of my expectations, by being available on weekends, evenings, and even holidays. Always checking on me to make sure I […]

Child Support in Massachusetts

February 16, 2015 · by · in child custody, Child Support, family law attorney ma, Joint Custody, Law Office of Philip J. Byers, paternity cases in MA, Probate Court of MA, Sole Custody · Leave a comment

Are you familiar with child support laws in Massachusetts?  I invite you to look at my website for information or call me to schedule a consultation to review the specifics of your unique situation.

Child Support- Massachusetts

August 22, 2013 · by · in Andover MA, Cambridge MA, Child Support, children, custody, divorce, Divorce Attorney, Essex County, Family Law, Family Law Attorney, Joint Custody, Middlesex County, Parenting Plans, Parenting Time, Salem MA, Sole Custody, Worcester MA · Leave a comment

Child support is an issue that has received a great deal of attention and revamping in the last two decades. Whether you are the person who pays or will receive payment, you will want to understand this important issue. The federal government, in order to bring the states into line on the child support issue, […]

Paternity Cases in Massachusetts

August 1, 2013 · by · in Andover MA, Cambridge MA, Child Support, custody, Essex County, Family Law, Family Law Attorney, Joint Custody, Middlesex County, Parenting Plans, Parenting Time, paternity, Probate, Salem MA, Sole Custody, Worcester MA · Leave a comment

There has been a proliferation of paternity cases in the probate court. These cases arise when the parties are not married but have a child together. When I first started practicing law in the 1970’s, paternity meant blood tests and criminal non-support complaints issued by the district court. In today’s world where paternity filings exceed […]

Child Visitation and Divorce Cases in MA

July 18, 2013 · by · in Andover MA, Cambridge MA, custody, divorce, Essex County, Family Law, Family Law Attorney, Joint Custody, Middlesex County, modification, Parenting Plans, Parenting Time, paternity, Salem MA, Sole Custody, Worcester MA · Leave a comment

The term visitation is becoming archaic in divorce actions. With the increasing involvement of both parties with the children of their relationship, the more appropriate term to use is “parenting plan”. In other words, taking into account the age and needs of the child as well as the schedules of the child and the parents, […]

Divorce Cases in Massachusetts

July 2, 2013 · by · in Alimony, Andover MA, Cambridge MA, Child Support, custody, divorce, Essex County, Family Law, Family Law Attorney, Grounds for Divorce, Joint Custody, MA, Middlesex County, New Massachusetts Alimony Statute, Parenting Plans, Parenting Time, Salem MA, Worcester MA · Leave a comment

I have been representing clients in Massachusetts who are involved in uncontested as well as contested divorces for thirty eight years. In that time period I have experienced different types of cases that might fit into categories, but each case is unique based upon its own set of facts. What I mean by this statement […]

CHILDREN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DIVORCING PARENTS

May 3, 2013 · by · in Child Support, divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, modification, Parenting Plans, Parenting Time, Sole Custody · Leave a comment

Can you imagine how incredibly difficult it is for children who love and trust their parents to hear each say contrary and belligerent things about the other parent? Can you imagine the stress these children who are in the middle of a battlefield experience as drones and rockets explode over their heads? I am seemingly […]