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Andrea E. DeLaney is an experienced family law attorney. Prior to joining Fields and Dennis LLP, she had her own practice, DeLaney Parker Law Offices, LLC, where she gained significant experience in the areas of family law and divorce, including child custody, child support, paternity, alimony and asset division. Her experience and compassion make her an ideal choice for dealing with sensitive family law cases. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Family Law Section, Norfolk Bar Association, North Shore Women Lawyers’ Association, and is on the membership committee of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC).

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Divorce: 5 Ways to Be a Hero By: Vicki Shemin, JD, LICSW, ACSW

Mother’s Day or Father’s Day can be challenging for divorced parents. Here are 5 ways to be a hero and a role model for your kids – in spite of how you feel about your ex.

For many divorced parents, the last thing they feel like doing is investing time, money, and energy in putting care and thought into helping their children have a present for their ex on Mother’s Day/Father’s Day. As a clinical social worker and divorce attorney, I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is for you to make all best efforts to be a hero for your children by ensuring that your ex is celebrated on his/her special day (not to mention birthday).

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A Spouse’s Bad Conduct and its Impact on Property Division in a Massachusetts Divorce

June 30, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. One of the most frequent questions clients ask divorce attorneys is whether a spouse’s bad conduct will impact the financial settlement in a divorce. This article explores the Massachusetts law in this area. The Massachusetts property division statute, G.L. c.208 s.34, requires courts to examine multiple factors in determining the division […]

Removal of Children to Another Jurisdiction: What Every Parent Should Know

June 24, 2018

By Jonathan E. Fields, Esq. When a parent wants to move with the child outside of Massachusetts, and the other parent does not consent to the removal, a complex legal analysis must be undertaken in order to determine the rights and responsibilities of the parents and the child. If the parties cannot come to an […]

Alimony and the TCJA: Common Misconceptions Every Divorcing Parent Should Know

June 22, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), alimony will no longer be tax deductible to the payor and no longer tax includable to the payee effective January 1, 2019. The law was a shock to many, particularly divorce lawyers, most of whom had gotten quite used to the […]

Taxation of Property Division in Divorce: What You Need to Know

June 22, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. I. General Rules Under §1041 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the general rule is that neither gain nor loss is recognized on transfers of property between spouses or ex-spouses “incident to a divorce.” A transfer “incident to a divorce” is one that occurs within one year of the divorce and […]

Attorney Jonathan E. Fields featured in AAML Newsletter October 2019 Meet This Fellow Questionnaire

October 8, 2019

AAML October 2019 Meet This Fellow Questionnaire Jonathan Fields Wellesley, MA 1. What is your favorite Fall activity? Hiking with our dogs in the New England woods, breathing in the crisp autumn air. Actually, not really – aside from going to the gym, we are all sort of homebodies. Netflix, Doordash, having people over for […]

Attorney Sheryl Dennis to Chair MCLE Program TURBOCHARGED Estate Planning Practice Upgrade 2019

September 25, 2019

TURBOCHARGED Estate Planning Practice Upgrade 2019 Leading practitioners and judges analyze advanced next-level issues! Attorney Sheryl Dennis to Chair MCLE Program on October 25th Join Attorney Sheryl Dennis for this In-Person Program scheduled for Friday, 10/25/2019, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Courtyard by Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn For more information including registration and […]

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