Three Things to Know About Uncontested Divorce
When you decide to end a marriage in Massachusetts, spouses may be able to avoid some of the typical downsides of court by pursuing an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce may resolve more quickly, allowing both spouses to move on with their lives. When the parties agree on all key issues for marital dissolution, an…
Read MoreCan Mediation Speed Up the Divorce Process?
Getting divorced is an emotional and difficult experience for most people, but going through the court system adds another layer of complexity, and the increased legal fees that go along with it. A court-centric approach can also extend the amount of time it takes for you to end your marriage and move forward. Multiple options…
Read MoreIs it Time to Revisit Your Child Support Order?
About every four years, Massachusetts and other states are required by federal law to review their state child support guidelines. In Massachusetts, this responsibility is fulfilled by the Child Support Guidelines Task Force. The Task Force considers economic trends, policies, and other data and obtains input from various stakeholders such as family law practitioners and…
Read MoreIntroducing Your Children to Your New Romantic Interests…While Avoiding a Potential Minefield
If you are a parent that has recently divorced or separated, odds are you will eventually start dating again. Some of you may have started dating a little on the early side, possibly leading to being separated or divorced; but that is another topic. Others swear they will never, ever date or get remarried; although…
Read MoreNext Phase Legal & Dispute Resolution LLC Wins Silver Medal Award in Quest for the Best Contest.
Next Phase Legal & Dispute Resolution LLC, a divorce and family law firm in Norfolk, MA, is pleased to have won the Silver Medal Award in the “divorce lawyer” category for MyFM’s (101.3) Quest for the Best contest. Winners were selected based on over a quarter of a million votes by area residents submitted to the local radio station.…
Read MoreGreat News: We’ve Opened a Satellite Office in Bristol County
If you live in Mansfield, Attleboro, Easton, and other communities in Bristol County, it’s easier than ever to meet with us in-person.
Read MoreMassachusetts Probate & Family Court Suspends Requirement for Parenting Education Classes
On July 8, 2021 Chief Justice John Casey of the MA Probate and Family Courts announced a suspension to the requirement for divorcing parents to complete the mandatory parent education program specified in the court’s Standing Order 2-16, Parent Education Program Attendance, issued in 2016. The announcement surprised many MA divorce lawyers and mediators. Besides…
Read MoreAssisted Living: Is it time for your loved one to transition?
Note: This is a guest post by Ms. Lydia Chan. Lydia is a caregiver of a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease. If you are the caretaker of an aging parent or grandparent, the question of whether they can live alone has likely crossed your mind more than once. Typically, when we consider moving our parents…
Read MoreParent Education Programs & Covid-19
June 11, 2020: Before the era of Covid-19 (the good old days), the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court required that parents of children under 18 registers for a Parent Education Program within 30 days from when the original complaint was served on the defendant, or within 30 days from an order from the Court. When…
Read MoreCoronavirus Challenges and Solutions at NPL
Next Phase Legal & Dispute Resolution LLC of Norfolk, MA (and now several other locations!) remains ready to assist current and new clients. All meetings, including mediation sessions and consultations, are available by video-conference or telephone, and the office is staffed by one person. Let us know how we can help.
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