Rico, Murphy, Diamond & Bean, LLPhttps://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.comWHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ASSET DIVISION IN MASSACHUSETTS DIVORCE CASES2026-03-12 12:46:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/what-to-know-about-asset-division-in-massachusetts-divorce-casesMany factors are taken into account when assigning assets in a divorce. This includes marital, pre-marital and inherited assets.Post Divorce Parenting: Non-litigation Options2026-01-02 11:48:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/post-divorce-parenting-non-litigation-optionsWhen teenagers no longer want to follow a parenting plan, using mediation and parent coordinators may be a better option then filing a Complaint for Contempt and engaging in litigation.Rico, Murphy, Diamond and Bean, LLP Welcomes New Associate2025-11-19 07:52:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/rico-murphy-diamond-and-bean-llp-welcomes-new-associateRico, Murphy, Diamond & Bean LLP is delighted to announce that Shea Jakubowski has been admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and is now officially an Associate Attorney at Rico, Murphy, Diamond & Bean LLP.Understanding DCF Fair Hearings: Why You Need an Attorney to Represent You2025-08-28 09:39:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/understanding-dcf-fair-hearings-why-you-need-an-attorney-to-represent-youA DCF Fair Hearing is essentially an administrative trial and having an attorney can be essential in trying to overturn a DCF decision.Partner Rocco Iannaci is Taking Probate Litigation Cases2025-08-19 05:01:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/partner-rocco-iannaci-is-taking-probate-litigation-casesBridging Family Law and Probate Litigation. Attorney Iannaci is now taking Probate Litigation Cases.Support Calculations Post-Cavanagh: What the 2025 Cavanagh Appeals Court Decision says Judges and Practitioners Need to Get Right2025-07-10 14:57:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/support-calculations-post-cavanagh-what-the-2025-appeals-court-says-judges-and-practitioners-need-to-get-rightMassachusetts Appeals Court further defines three-prong test outlined in the Cavanagh v. Cavanagh case.DIVORCING WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN SPECIAL EDUCATION OR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES2025-04-07 05:36:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/divorcing-when-you-have-children-in-special-education-or-children-with-disabilitiesDivorcing when you have children with special needs has additional challenges that need to be addressed in the divorce process.Navigating Divorce During the Holidays2024-12-24 07:36:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/navigating-divorce-during-the-holidaysChild Requiring Assistance (CRA) in Massachusetts Juvenile Courts2024-11-24 14:03:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/child-requiring-assistance-cra-in-massachusetts-juvenile-courtsNavigating Guardianship in Massachusetts: What Happens When Your Child with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities Turns 18?2024-10-30 13:19:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/navigating-guardianship-in-massachusetts-what-happens-when-your-child-with-intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-turns-18UNDERSTANDING UNCONTESTED DIVORCE IN MASSACHUSETTS2024-09-30 09:06:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/understanding-uncontested-divorce-in-massachusettsMassachusetts divorcing couples may be able to divorce amicably by seeking an Uncontested Divorce which is reached through negotiation and agreement.Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) Role in a Custody Case2024-07-26 08:40:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/guardian-ad-litem-gal-role-in-a-custody-caseA brief synopsis of the role of the Guardian Ad Litem in a Massachusetts Family Law Case.Financial Statements: What are they and why are they so important?2024-05-30 12:15:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/financial-statements-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-so-importantAttorney Rocco J. Iannaci named Partner at Rico, Murphy, Diamond & Bean LLP2024-02-21 11:42:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/attorney-rocco-j-iannaci-named-partner-at-rico-murphy-diamond-bean-llpFamily Law Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution2024-01-31 16:04:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/family-law-litigation-and-alternative-dispute-resolutionThere are various forms of alternative dispute resolution that are available to help parties avoid ongoing extensive litigation.DIVORCE CAN AFFECT PEOPLE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY2023-12-28 10:49:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/divorce-can-affect-people-emotionally-and-physicallyBEGINNING THE DIVORCE PROCESS2023-12-28 10:30:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/beginning-the-divorce-processPARENTING COORDINATORS: A BRIEF OVERVIEW2023-11-30 10:25:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/parenting-coordinators-a-brief-overviewParents in Massachusetts who have trouble co-parenting may benefit from the appointment of a Parent Coordinator.Long Awaited Comprehensive Massachusetts Tax Changes Were Signed into Law2023-10-06 04:48:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/long-awaited-comprehensive-massachusetts-tax-changes-were-signed-into-lawGovenor Healey signed into law the first change to the Massachusetts Estate Tax law in 20 years.Why Choose Mediation?2023-08-01 11:45:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/why-choose-mediationMediation is often more beneficial to families than litigation.Prenuptial Agreements For Young Couples2023-07-09 16:00:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/prenuptial-agreements-for-young-couplesYoung couples and couples marrying for the first time may benefit from a Prenuptial Agreement.Why Should I Have an Attorney Present During DCF Interviews in Massachusetts?2023-07-09 16:00:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/why-should-i-have-an-attorney-present-during-dcf-interviews-in-massachusettsAn article explaining the benefits of having an attorney present when a parent is interviewed by DCF.Why Parents Should Consult a Special Education Advocate for a Summer IEP Review2023-06-09 00:00:00https://www.ricomurphydiamondbean.com/blog/why-parents-should-consult-a-special-education-advocate-for-a-summer-iep-reviewA description of how a Special Education Advocate can assist parents over the summer.