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New Developments in Family Law: An Overview of the Massachusetts Parentage Act

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On January 1, 2025 the Massachusetts Parentage Act (“MPA”) took effect. The MPA updates and adds to Mass. General Laws c. 46 on “Return and Registry of Births, Marriages, and Deaths,” and Mass. General Laws c. 209C, commonly...more

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Step-Parent Adoption – Time to Take the Plunge?

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Family composition often includes children from a prior marriage. Step-parents assume the role of caring for, loving, and raising the spouse’s children. Lasting bonds are created by step-parent relationships but legally,...more

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Hiding Behind Faith

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A reasonable amount of uncertainty, speculation, and even fear is expected with any change. Recently, we have seen a change among states and laws governing child welfare agencies and same-sex adoption....more

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