Divorce Mediation: A couple decided to divorce after many years of marriage. They did not have children but did have a home on Cape Cod among other assets. Their goal was to separate as amicably and quickly as possible and to divide all assets evenly. They anticipated selling the house as part of the division… Read more »
Choosing the right attorney is so important because it could mean the difference between having a case, or not having a case. Your legal situation may require you to seek out a lawyer that focuses their expertise within a specific area of law. Some lawyers or law firms have general practices whereby they are experienced… Read more »
When’s A Bonus NOT A Bonus? Q: Is the stock option Scott Williams received from his employer considered a ‘Bonus’? In the case of Williams vs. Williams the question is whether the term “bonus” was to include stock options that Scott Williams received from his job. Scott’s separation agreement with his former wife, Susan, called… Read more »
How Much Car Insurance Should I Have? There’s no such thing as too much car insurance. The right amount is whatever you can afford. You need the right coverages to protect the people, not just the automobile. And the kicker is, the coverages that protect the people (as opposed to the coverages that protect the… Read more »
Attorney Email Scams Attorneys are being targeted for email phishing scams on a national level and Cape Cod is no exception. Hackers are targeting lawyers through legal directories like AVVO, Lawyers.com, Findlaw.com and just recently our local directory, LocalLawyersCapeCod.com. Lawyers’ Beware This particular email scam stems back a full year. In this link, you will… Read more »
Have you ever been the target of sexual harassment or workplace bullying? Chances are at least one in three that you either have been or will be at some point during your working life. Sexual Harassment or Workplace Bullying Abusive behavior at work, commonly referred to as “bullying”, can take various forms leading up but… Read more »
Can a CORI Be Cleaned Up? Can a CORI Be Cleaned Up? A CORI (criminal offender record information), compiles each individual’s criminal history with respect to any criminal case in a Massachusetts state court. Even if a charge does not result in a conviction, is continued without a finding (CWOF) or eventually is dismissed, it… Read more »