On March 1, 2012 the new Alimony Reform Law went into effect. As with any new law, questions arose about particular situations not predicted in the statute, and it takes time for the courts to interpret the new law. Sometimes … Continue reading →
A new Alimony law became effective March 1, 2012, and made significant changes to alimony in Massachusetts. Here is a summary of some of the new provisions. Four Types of Alimony General Term Alimony is the “periodic payment of support to a … Continue reading →
Attorney Tremblay was recently invited and served as Judge at the prestigious Law School Mediation Tournament conducted by the International Academy of Dispute Resolution. Attorney Tremblay judged the first round in the Northeast Invitational Tournament held at Northeastern University Law School … Continue reading →
Dealing with the marital home in divorce is somewhat of a cyclical problem. Years ago, when most women didn’t work outside the home, and housing costs were not oppressive, there were many cases where the wife was awarded sole occupancy … Continue reading →
Going through a divorce is a stressful time. And approaching retirement brings on fears of many unknowns. Put them together, and wow, what a double-whammy. The public perception of Social Security benefits is loaded with many false assumptions. Here are … Continue reading →
Since 2006, divorcing Massachusetts residents have been accustomed to continued health insurance coverage from the former spouse’s employer-provided plans under most circumstances. A recent amendment also requires coverage for children up to age 26. Separation agreements typically provide for one … Continue reading →
On February 8, 2012, Attorney Tremblay and Attorney Justin Kelsey will present “When Alimony Ends and Child Support Begins – Understanding the Alimony Reform Act of 2011” to the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation at 1:00 p.m. at the Weston … Continue reading →
On December 9, 2011 Attorney Tremblay will be on the faculty of the Family Mediation Institute lecturing on the Intersection of Divorce and Bankruptcy. The annual program by the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation is a “boot camp” for Divorce … Continue reading →
On April 8, 2011 Attorney Tremblay will be on the faculty of MCLE (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education) lecturing on Privacy Issues in Family Law Practice as a member of the Keynote Panel. Attorney Tremblay’s focus will be on the new … Continue reading →