Attention, Parents: It’s Time to Chat About Important Family Decisions with Your College-Bound Student
Let’s chat for a minute about what happens when your student heads off to college and inevitably turns 18. Aside from having a party and celebrating the momentous occasion of emerging adulthood, you’re going to need to consider what it means for them to have achieved adult status. Their new status allows them to vote, serve in the military, serve on a jury, sign a contract, and get married without your consent. They can be on the hook for loans or lines of credit (credit cards) that they take out. This is the time to talk to your student about credit cards, loans, financing, repayment, credit scores, etc. - all the fun things that come along with officially becoming an adult!
How to Best Utilize Your Family Law Attorney
There’s a saying, “Time is money”, and this certainly rings true when working with attorneys, who typically bill by the hour. Litigation is emotionally draining on its own without the added pressure of extensive attorney fees, so here are some tips and tricks for mitigating your legal fees:
How to File for Adoption in Massachusetts
Filing for adoption in Massachusetts can be incredibly simple or complex depending on the situational factors. Either way, it is strongly recommended by mass.gov to retain an attorney for the adoption process.