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The battle for child custody can sometimes get a little nasty, especially when there is a lot of bad blood between divorcing spouses. However, it is generally believed that the involvement of both ...

A frequent complaint among divorced co-parents is that the other parent often shirks the responsibilities of being a parent and only partakes in the fun aspects of it, taking the children on vacations ...

If you are in the process of getting a divorce, you probably already told those closest to you, including your children and your in-laws. However, you might be wondering if you should break the news ...

Whether you are thinking of getting a divorce or are already in the midst of one, it is important to be aware of certain common mistakes that could easily derail your chances of obtaining a favorable ...

Life never stays the same and sometimes we must endure hardships, such as the loss of a job, a cut in pay, or a severe and debilitating illness. To accommodate the hurdles life can sometimes throw at ...

If you and your spouse are no longer able to make the marriage work and are now headed for divorce, you might be wondering how the separation will affect the issue of custody in the meantime, given ...

Associate Attorney Heather Bialonczyk At The Halks Firm, we are pleased to welcome Attorney Heather Bialonczyk to the legal team. Ms. Bialonczyk delivers effective legal counsel and advocacy to our ...

As Newton divorce attorneys, we strive to help our clients overcome some of the most difficult and sensitive family law matters – and we’re also dedicated to giving back to our local communities ...

The Halks Firm has a reputation for being a leading family law and divorce firm in Newton and beyond. We are constantly looking for better ways to provide our clients with compassionate and effective ...

In the state of Massachusetts, a judge can issue two different types of restraining orders, one of which is known as an abuse prevention order. For this specific type of restraining order, the ...