On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Some sources say that bird nesting works well for many families, at least on a temporary basis. This child custody arrangement seems to help children adjust to the fact...
Contracts: Massachusetts police chief sues town, selectmen
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Monday, December 3, 2018. A disgruntled Massachusetts police chief is suing the town for which he works along with a couple selectmen who opted not to renew his contract. The chief, who works for the...
Construction law issues between contractors and subcontractors
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Construction Law on Thursday, November 29, 2018. In many cases, when it comes to building, demolition and renovation, Massachusetts general contractors and subcontractors appear to have a united front in dealing with...
Basic information can reduce the stress associated with divorce
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Without a doubt, this is probably one of the most stressful times you have ever faced in your life. You decided to end your marriage and now face the divorce process. All you...
Child custody issues take a front seat in Chris Pratt’s divorce
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Massachusetts moviegoers and TV viewers probably noticed that it appears that some celebrity couples who have kids are taking steps to make sure that their divorces do...
Preparing to divide property in a Massachusetts divorce
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Even if a Massachusetts couple has children, dividing their property will still be a major concern. Each party will want to begin his or her post-divorce life in the best...
Making sure customers fulfill their part of business contracts
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Thursday, November 1, 2018. When entering into an agreement with a client or customer, a Massachusetts business owner expects to be compensated for the goods or services provided. Payment is a big part...
Some general facts about alimony
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Alimony on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Massachusetts residents who decide to end their marriages may need some direction, information and guidance regarding the issues that will need resolving during the divorce....
Looking for a construction contractor? Beware of scammers
Looking for a construction contractor? Beware of scammers On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Construction Law on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Many Massachusetts residents want to make their homes their own. This may involve doing some renovations that...
Alimony considerations could push divorce filings up now
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Alimony on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The last three months of the year have begun, which means that many Massachusetts residents may be trying to determine what matters they need to wrap up before the end of the...
When it comes to contracts, what does it mean to breach one?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Monday, September 24, 2018. Massachusetts business owners tend to form relationships with vendors, suppliers and other businesses that help them thrive. Cementing those relationships often includes the...
Giving kids what they need through child custody plans
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. While it is a good idea for Massachusetts parents to assure their kids that they are not responsible for the end of their parents' marriage, the kids still need more...
How do indemnity claueses fit into construction law?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Construction Law on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Every project is different, so every contract often is as well. This includes the indemnity clauses put into construction contracts here in Massachusetts and...
Disputes over contracts could stop people in their tracks
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Business disputes are nothing new. It would more than likely be nearly impossible to find any two people who always get along, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere. For...
Dogs, divorce and decisions on what happens to the family pet
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Monday, September 3, 2018. The family dog is no longer just an animal used for protection or company. Many Massachusetts families view their dogs as members of the family. This makes deciding what happens...
The court’s considerations when it comes to awarding alimony
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Alimony on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. After being married for a number of years, one member of a couple may have become used to a standard of living while staying home with the kids, among other reasons. If the...
Contracts need to include certain elements to remain valid
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Friday, August 24, 2018. When entering into an agreement with another party, it should be in writing. That may seem like some of the most obvious advice when it comes to contracts, but some Massachusetts...
The types of defects seen in construction law matters
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Construction Law on Friday, August 17, 2018. Massachusetts residents expect that their property is well built. When it becomes apparent that defects in a structure exist, most owners will turn to the builder for...
Understanding what child custody means before negotiations begin
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 3, 2018. Massachusetts parents who face divorce usually want to shield their children from it as much as possible. The problem is that there is no way to do so completely. What parents...
Should the language in contracts be simpler easier to use?
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Contracts on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Massachusetts business owners often enter into relationships with other businesses. When doing so, they more than likely enter into contracts governing those relationships. Even...