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🎄  The holidays in Worcester County are a time for warmth, connection, and celebration, from family dinners on Shrewsbury Street to office parties downtown. But for many, the season brings elevated risks on the road. Between increased traffic, winter weather, and holiday toasts, the margin for error shrinks. The sobering truth is that impaired driving spikes during the holidays across Massachusetts. If you face an OUI charge, the consequences can be immediate and severe. The

Understanding the Massachusetts Parentage Act: What Divorced and Divorcing Same-Sex Parents Need to Know in 2025 On January 1, 2025, Massachusetts family law entered a new era with the implementation of the Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) . This landmark legislation fundamentally updates how the Commonwealth establishes and recognizes parent-child relationships, with significant implications for divorcing families,particularly those formed through assisted reproduction, LGB

Under Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 90, Section 24, operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher constitutes an OUI for drivers aged 21 and older. Stricter standards apply to specific groups: Commercial drivers : Subject to a lower BAC limit of 0.04%. Drivers under 21 : Face a zero-tolerance policy, where any detectable alcohol can lead to OUI charges. This legal threshold establishes the foundation for OUI enforcement, with la

With tax season in full swing and returns due this month, now is the time for Massachusetts residents to understand the tax implications...

Divorce in Massachusetts is evolving, and a recent court ruling is reshaping settlements.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's ruling in Commonwealth v. Lindsay A. Hallinan  has created a unique opportunity for...