False Accusations of Abuse Can Derail Your Divorce
False accusations of abuse have become a silver bullet in contested divorces. If you are accused of domestic violence, a judge can immediately prevent you from seeing your children, remove you from your home, and set the scene for a tough custody battle. This is because the law presumes that you are an unfit parent […]
Matthew Peterson Named Among the 2023 Massachusetts Rising Stars by “Super Lawyers”
I am thrilled to announce that I have been named among this year’s rising stars in the state of Massachusetts by “Super Lawyers”. Super Lawyers is a website intended to give ratings for attorneys and law offices all over the country by taking into account peer recognition, customer satisfaction, and professional achievements within their practice […]
What is a Restraining Order?
If you are considering filing a restraining order, you need an experienced attorney to help, because you may need to appear in court for a hearing. While you can file for a restraining order yourself, if you feel that you are being harassed, stalked, or abused, that is an extremely serious matter. Having an attorney who knows […]
Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney as Soon as Possible
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, even before the arraignment. An arraignment will be your first court appearance, and is when the charges against you will be read. This is also when you will be asked how you are going to […]