Grandparents do not have an automatic legal right to visitation, but in certain situations, they can ask a court to grant visitation if denying contact would cause significant harm to the child. In Massachusetts, this requires proving more than a loving relationship;...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS Back to School: Starting the New School Year Off Right
The beginning of a new school year can be a time of both excitement and anxiety for parents and children alike, with possibilities offered by a fresh start on the one hand and the challenges of new routines and expectations on the other. Unfortunately for divorced...
Carolyn Gannon Kyrpych v. Yaroslav Kyrpych: 25-P-472
This is an appeal by Yaroslav Kyrpych (Father) from a judgement of modification which awarded Carolyn Gannon Kyrpych (Mother) sole legal and physical custody of the parties’ children and granted father supervised parenting time. The court affirmed the lower court’s...
“Coercive Control” Massachusetts under Section 1 of c. 209A
What Is Coercive Control? In September 2024, the so-called “Coercive Control” law went into effect. The law follows the lead of six other states that classify coercive control as domestic violence. According to the MA law, “Coercive Control is defined as: a pattern of...
MINDFULNESS MATTERS: Building Resilience One Step at A Time
Building Resilience One Step at A Time When people think about resilience, they often imagine toughness - holding firm, pushing through, and staying strong no matter what. That perspective makes sense, especially during difficult family transitions like divorce or...