When a couple goes through a divorce in Massachusetts, anything owned before a marriage is generally considered separate property while anything acquired during the marriage is joint property. Dividing joint property can be a difficult and contentious process, and property division in Massachusetts falls under equitable distribution laws.
Understanding the Four Types of Alimony under Massachusetts Law
One of the most contentious issues in a divorce is a determination of which of the spouses will have to pay alimony, how much the alimony will be and how long it will last. There are many factors to be considered including the relative earning power of the spouses, the length of the marriage, the …
Premises liability: Your Rights Under Massachusetts law
Burlington premises liability law is a type of personal injury law in which a property owner may be liable for accidents and injuries that occur on his or her property. Simply put, premises (a rented apartment or a commercial establishment are examples) must be well maintained, so they are safe to use and will not …
Melanie’s Law: A Brief Overview
Melanie’s Law is a Massachusetts statute intended to make penalties for operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI) more severe. It is named for 13-year-old Melanie Powell, who was struck and killed by a driver who had multiple OUI convictions.
Christopher DiBella Named as One of the Top DUI Lawyers in Massachusetts
Christopher DiBella recently became a member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attorneys.
Top Lawyer – Christopher DiBella
Methuen, MA WW/Press/September 28, 2015 –Christopher DiBella, Partner, with DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers, was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Top Attorneys of North America 2015-16 edition of The Who’s Who Directories.
Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Losing a family member is painful and when your family loses a family member because of the action or inaction of another person, the loss is compounded with anger. In addition to losing your loved one, you are facing a life without their companionship and in addition, very real monetary losses. There is no doubt …
Operating Under the Influence – Why you need a lawyer
If you’ve been arrested for OUI – Operating Under the Influence, it is best to contact an experienced attorney OUI defense attorney immediately. If you don’t, you could run the risk of much more severe consequences in addition to your license getting suspended…or even revoked.
Christopher DiBella Selected by American Institute of Family Law Lawyers as 10 Best in Massachusetts
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Massachusetts’s Family Law Attorney Christopher DiBella as 2015 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction.
2015 Best of Methuen Awards – Lawyers
METHUEN August 12, 2015 — DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers has been selected for the 2015 Best of Methuen Award in the Professional Services category by the Methuen Award Program.