For decades, I have seen just how pervasive domestic violence and abuse is in our communities. Since entering the legal field, I have witnessed the obstacles my clients face in a complex and intimidating system as they bravely take on one of the most dangerous periods in their lives. It’s something you cannot accept after […]
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Workshop: Essential (Legal) Documents for Young Adults
Calling all high school graduates! Whether you’re heading off to college or not, turning 18 is an exciting milestone. Newfound independence comes with a change in your legal status and greater independence. There are essential legal documents every young adult should have in place to ensure that there are no barriers to making important medical, […]
Mediation for Child Custody in Massachusetts
Whether you’re going through a divorce or splitting up with your ex, worries about child custody are some of the most significant stressors when your family situation is changing. A lot of times when we think of child custody, we think of an adversarial court setting, where each party is fighting each other. Litigation is […]
How to Keep Your Medical Information Private From Your Ex
It’s common to be covered by your ex’s health insurance policy, but it does carry some privacy risks. Your ex might be receiving statements from the insurance company about your medical procedures. Thankfully, Massachusetts has some protections to keep your medical information private — but you have to know to ask for them. The 2018 […]
Domestic Violence Survivors: How to Seek Legal Help & Stay Safe
The past few weeks have been unprecedented and we are all faced with a lot of uncertainty. Schools, restaurants and retail shops are closed. Graduations, concerts, festivals and races have been canceled or postponed. Social distancing has become the norm. Staying at home is not safe for everyone and there are ways to get help […]
5 Negotiation Mistakes Women Make
I negotiate for a living. Yet, whenever I negotiated my own salary, I was nervous. I was irrationally afraid that they would rescind the entire offer if I asked for more. But the truth was, they offered a male colleague the same amount, yet I had years more experience — including courtroom experience he didn’t […]