Parenting Education
Recent Updates to 529 Plans
As college costs have climbed steadily, helping our children get through college without saddling them with a pile of debt remains a challenge for many families in Massachusetts. Financial experts (and I am not a financial professional) tend to agree that incurring a lot of debt for undergraduate studies is best avoided. As part of…
Read MoreCreating a Solid Parenting Plan for Your Children’s Well-being
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging time for all parties involved, especially when children are part of the equation. As parents, your primary concern should always be the well-being and happiness of your children. One of the most critical aspects of post-divorce co-parenting is establishing a well-thought-out parenting plan. These are the recommended steps that…
Read MoreMassachusetts Probate & Family Court Suspends Requirement for Parenting Education Classes
On July 8, 2021 Chief Justice John Casey of the MA Probate and Family Courts announced a suspension to the requirement for divorcing parents to complete the mandatory parent education program specified in the court’s Standing Order 2-16, Parent Education Program Attendance, issued in 2016. The announcement surprised many MA divorce lawyers and mediators. Besides…
Read MoreParent Education Programs & Covid-19
June 11, 2020: Before the era of Covid-19 (the good old days), the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court required that parents of children under 18 registers for a Parent Education Program within 30 days from when the original complaint was served on the defendant, or within 30 days from an order from the Court. When…
Read MoreMassachusetts Parenting Education Program
I frequently answer questions about the mandatory parenting education classes that divorcing parents in Massachusetts or even non-married parents must complete before their divorce becomes final. Here is some information about the course and the requirements so you will have an understanding of what to expect. Don’t forget to sign up for one of the…
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