I am a father. There is no denying it. There is no getting away from it. It defines who I am.
I am a Daddy!
In fact, I have been a daddy longer than I have been anything else. OK,
Family Law Practice
The Family Law Practice blog, published by Steven Green, addresses various issues related to family law with a focus on practical and emotional aspects. Topics include paternity disputes and legal recognition of fathers, relocation and custody challenges when moving children out of state, and the evolving legal rights of stepparents in Massachusetts. The blog also explains annulled marriages and their legal implications compared to divorce, and discusses the court's criteria for determining the best interests of the child in custody cases. It emphasizes the importance of mediation and cooperative legal representation to resolve family disputes while prioritizing children's welfare.
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Can I Move My Children Out-of-State?
I was watching one of the new seasons television shows the other night. “Lie to Me” is one of those fast paced, science based, programs that I find irresistible. I also have a hard time leaving my work at the…
Stepparent Rights
Until Massachusetts passed a new law this year, even though stepparents may provide emotional and financial support to their stepchildren, they had no legal rights with regard to them. They were not able to authorize medical, dental, or surgical treatment,…
Annulled Marriages – What’s that?!
Annulment. This is not a topic that typically comes up in polite conversation. What is it and when/why is it important?
My friends’ son is married to a sweet young lady. They appeared to have a great relationship. My wife…
Best Interests of the Child
What if parents cannot agree on who has physical custody of the children? The standard the court uses to analyze this difficult question is known as the “best interest of the child”. This is an area that the court would…
What Is No Fault Divorce?
An uncontested no fault divorce in Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208 Section 1A. The term that the statute uses is “irretrievable breakdown”. The first issue that is addressed in a §1A divorce is whether the marriage…
Are You My Attorney?
When two parties agree to Mediation to dissolve their marriage there is only one attorney hired to begin the process. This attorney will meet with both party’s jointly and, as appropriate, individually.
While there is no hard and fast rule…
How Does the Divorce Mediation Process Work?
As a Third-Party/Mediator I do not take sides. My goal is that of a facilitator to help the couple achieve common goals. I know what the court is looking for in a separation/divorce agreement; I know what is possible; I…
What Is Family Law Mediation…and Why Bother?
My practice of family law includes the traditional approach – adversarial – and the non-traditional collaborative approach. What’s the difference?
If there are children involved the difference can be significant. When two parties seek to end a marriage there is…