No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end. When it does, you have to grieve the loss of what you expected your life to look like and build the foundation for something different. Getting through a divorce isn’t easy – but you don’t have t…
Judgments of the Probate and Family Court govern many important aspects of daily life. However, things don’t always remain the same, especially when it comes to family law. Perhaps a judgment which once suited your family’s needs no longer does b…
Most people going through a divorce or other family law dispute would prefer to avoid a trial, in which many personal details of their family life will be discussed in open court. Fortunately, the majority of family law disputes are resolved without…
There is no such thing as an “easy” custody case, even when parents are able to reach an agreement about what parenting arrangements are best for their child. However, some custody cases are more challenging than others. Allegations that one or b…
Ouellette Family Law represents clients in a wide range of other family law matters. Family Law Appeals in Massachusetts Trials in divorce actions and other family law disputes are generally heard in the Probate and Family Court. Parties who are diss…
For many years, children born to unmarried parents did not have the same legal protection in Massachusetts as children whose parents are married. Over time, the law has evolved to address this inequity. Establishing parentage of the child is a necess…
Matters in the probate side of the Probate and Family Court, such as guardianships of a minor child and will contests, are often more than just legal disputes. Some involve family conflicts which date back years. Many are emotionally charged due to t…
