The bill extends the full rights of parentage to LGBTQ+ families and families created via assisted reproduction.
Family Law
The Massachusetts Parentage Act
The Massachusetts Parentage Act protects and benefits children and parents in a wide range of situations.
Retroactive application of new alimony rules
House 740, a bill before the Judiciary Committee, would reopen for dispute financial arrangements in many older divorces. I cannot support House 740 and have referred it for further study.
Pass the Child Centered Family Law Bill
Today more than ever with families forming in so many manners, we need to make clear, that in the absence of abuse, that kids benefit from both of their parents after their parents separation and divorces. This goes for all types of families. Married parents, unmarried parents and same sex parents with possible no biological …
Shared Parenting
Shared parenting makes sense, but there is no consensus on whether our divorce law needs to be changed.
Rehoming of Adopted Children
I’m seeking input on legislation pending before the Senate. What should the penalties be for people who bypass the legal adoption process and permanently place or receive children through online forums? The question comes up in the context of legislation to address the phenomenon of “rehoming” of adopted children. I’d really appreciate hearing reactions to this.