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Family Law
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Divorce or legal separation?
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Examiner.com)
December 2012
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Marriage by Estoppel: When 'I Do' Doesn't Do It
by Lisa M. Cukier
Lorraine Pereira
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
November / December 2012
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Orders for protection from abuse now extend to pets
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Examiner.com)
November 2012
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Be aware of what signing an acknowlegement of paternity means
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Examiner.com)
November 2012
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Weston attorney Lisa Cukier: Helping aging parents
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Wicked Local Wayland)
August 2012
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Is a marital agreement for you?
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Examiner.com)
June 2012
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Get To Know Us
by Scott H. Moskol
Lisa M. Cukier
Donald E. Vaughan
Laura R. Studen
Peter F. Zupcofska
Timothy J. Famulare
Deborah J. Peckham
Ellen J. Zucker
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
May/June 2012
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Weston attorney Lisa Cukier: Beware of financial exploitation
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Wicked Local Wayland)
May 2012
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Use of your DCF records in the Probate and Family Court
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Examiner.com)
May 2012
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Alimony Reform at the Dusk of DOMA
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
November/December 2011
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Reclaiming Your Name
by Andrea T. Dunbar
(Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor Blog)
April 2011
A blog post about changing your name after divorce.
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Get To Know Us...
by Donald E. Vaughan
Deborah J. Peckham
Lisa M. Cukier
Ellen J. Zucker
Laura R. Studen
Peter F. Zupcofska
Scott H. Moskol
(Boston Spirit Magazine, Seasonal People Issue)
May/June 2010
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When Couples Are Same Sex, Drafting Considerations Differ
by Peter F. Zupcofska
(Family Advocate (Publication of the American Bar Association))
Winter 2010
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At 18, time to act - and plan - as an adult
by Clifford R. Cohen
Malcolm W. Starr
(Providence Business News)
October 2009
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Recent Changes to MA Laws Affecting Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Durable Powers of Attorney
by Clifford R. Cohen
Lisa M. Cukier
(Private Client Update)
October 2009
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Get To Know Us...
by Lisa M. Cukier
Laura R. Studen
Peter F. Zupcofska
Scott H. Moskol
Ellen J. Zucker
Donald E. Vaughan
(Boston Spirit Magazine, Seasonal People issue)
May/June 2009
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Who Financially Supports Your Children After Your Relationship or Marriage Ends
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
January/February 2009
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So You Want To Be A Dad: Is Surrogacy The Way For You?
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
March/April 2009
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Guardianship: The Deprivation of Decision-Making Rights
by Lisa M. Cukier
Laura R. Studen
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
November/December 2008
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Who Is Your Beneficiary?
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Family Law Update)
March 2009
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Child Support Changes
by Francine Gardikas
Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(Family Law Update)
November 2008
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Get To Know Us...
by Lisa M. Cukier
Laura R. Studen
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
March/April 2008
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Roe @ 35 - Reflections by Notable Champions for Choice in Massachusetts
by Ellen J. Zucker
(Massachusetts Coalition for Choice, pg. 32)
January 2008
Ellen Zucker was a contributor to this book commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which was published by the ACLU of Massachusetts.
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Whose Hands Hold Your Parents' Wallets? —Financial Exploitation—
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Boston Spirit Magazine)
January/February 2008
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GAL Training for Category F Matters: Part II, Advanced
(Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE))
October 2007
Ms. Schroffner contributed "Section 3: Cultural Competence for Guardians ad Litem" and also wrote the introduction for this section.
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Protecting the Benefits of Your Special Needs Child
by Robin M. Lynch Nardone
(The Mother Connection)
October 2006
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Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court
by Brian D. Bixby
Lisa M. Cukier
Peter F. Zupcofska
(Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE))
2006
Peter Zupcofska co-edited this book with The Honorable Nancy M. Gould, and also served as a contributing author. Lisa Cukier and Brian Bixby co-authored Chapters 11 and 12 on Bringing and Defending Will Contests.
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Representing Non Traditional Families
by Peter F. Zupcofska
(Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE))
First Edition, 2002, Second Edition, 2006
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"Addressing the Cross-Cultural Needs of Probate & Family Court Litigants" (33 MLW 2245)
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
6/13/2005
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Look Twice Before You Leap: Prenuptials
by Lisa M. Cukier
Nancy R. Van Tine
(Focus)
Spring 2005
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A Eulogy for the Law Reality TV Show 'The Will',
by Brian D. Bixby
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
February 2005
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Where There's a Will, There's a Reality Show
by Brian D. Bixby
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
January 2005
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Grandparents' Visitation Rights Confirmed
(Focus)
Winter 2003
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Address Probate Issues, Protect Your Assets
(Women's Business)
September 2003
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Cultural Considerations In Massachusetts Courts (31 MLW 2103)
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
June 2003
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"Licenses to Sell and Compromises"
February 2003
Expanding Guardians' and Conservators' Authority: MCLE Chapter 4 Materials
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Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual and Forms
by Peter F. Zupcofska
(Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE))
2003
Co-editor, Co-authored the chapter on Pre-Marital Agreements.
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Probate Comes to Reality TV
by Brian D. Bixby
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
December 2002
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Capacity to Sign Wills and Advance Directives
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Focus)
Fall 2002
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Premarital Agreements Post DeMatteo: Look Before You Leap
by Peter F. Zupcofska
(Boston Bar Journal)
September/October, 2002
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"Methods of Discovery and Applicability of the 'New' Rules"
by Brian D. Bixby
9/17/2002, updated March 2004
How to Handle a Will Contest: MCLE Chapter 4 Materials
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How to Protect Elderly or Disabled Family Members
by Brian D. Bixby
(Focus)
Spring 2002
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Division of Inherited and Gifted Assets in the Context of Divorce
(Focus)
Winter 2002
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Trustees: Don't Get Stuck with the Bill
by Robert J. O'Regan
(Focus)
June 2001
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Cuba vs. The United States: A comparision of the legal systems
by Brian D. Bixby
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
March 2001
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Pre-Nuptials Can Protect Your Assets
by Nancy R. Van Tine
(Women's Business)
March 2001
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DNA Orders: Is Prior Judicial Authorization Necessary?
by Lisa M. Cukier
(Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly)
April 1996