Law Office of Natalia V. Bukhanova

12/04/2023

Sometimes burying the hatchet is 100% worth it.

After his ex-wife attacked him with a hatchet, a man was excused from making further payments under a separation agreement, the Appeals Court has decided, affirming the result of a bench trial in Superior Court.

07/31/2023

This talk is a must-watch for every parent of young children: http://t.ted.com/H91sVBI | 1,731 comments on LinkedIn

06/10/2021

Despite the stereotypes, domestic violence doesn't discriminate. It affects all socioeconomic levels including the upscale and educated. Experts say affluent victims are often type "A" women who are prone to trying to "fix things" and too often make the mistake of staying in irreparable, destructive and possibly fatal relationships.

If you are in danger, do not hesitate to turn to authorities, call the police, consult a lawyer, reach out to domestic violence hotline - hesitation can lead to tragic and irreparable consequences.

Ingolf Tuerk went from being a star surgeon to the prime suspect in his wife's murder.

06/04/2021

As long as we both shall live or.... until one of us decides to leave...

While we wish every couple a very happy ever after, a well drafted prenuptial agreement can protect your assets and reduce the cost of expensive and painful divorce litigation.

From the 27-year partnership of Bill and Melinda Gates to the 28-day union of Kirk Kerkorian, a look back at some of America’s high-stakes relationships.

05/28/2021

https://www.profgalloway.com/divorce/

When Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce last week, people expressed a surprising amount of shock and disappointment. Seattle’s second-wealthiest divorcing couple will be fine, as money is the modern world’s shock absorber. Similar to its effect on so many other things, the pandemic h...

02/25/2021

Updates from MA Supreme Court re court’s operations due to Covid

“The Supreme Judicial Court today issued an updated order on the operation of courts & courthouses during the ongoing pandemic, effective 3/1/21. The principal change involves the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the gradual resumption of jury trials. https://t.co/r8gUU5OnTT”

02/18/2021

Although a heart-wrenching outcome for an adoptive family, thumbs up to this father’s perseverance and determination to raise his daughter.

AIKEN COUNTY, SC (WACH) --- It’s something no father would ever want to experience. Your own daughter being taken away from you through adoption. For one South Carolina man this was his story and after months of fighting through court he was able to show his daughter the love of a father. &ldq...

07/24/2020

Great resource and support group for women in Massachusetts going through divorce. Check it out!
www.janedoeswell.org

Jane Does Well is a divorce support group serving Wellesley, Needham, Newton and the greater Boston area. Join us and thrive through divorce and beyond.

04/28/2020

In light of unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, the need for notarized documents has only grown. To address this issue, the legislative branch has responded by enacting a bill, approved by the Governor today, allowing for notarization of documents via live-recorded video conferencing. Witnesses will also be permitted to appear by video. New legislature will be particularly helpful to those in high risk groups who are unable to leave the house but wish to properly execute documents, whether its a health care proxy, power of attorney or a real estate transaction. For more details, please see below:

04/27/2020

We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe!
Please note that Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has issued an order extending courts' closure until at least June 1st, 2020. While the courts are closed to general public, emergency hearing continue being held via phone/videoconferencing and documents are being accepted for docketing and filing. Each trial court department may expand the list of cases being heard in the next month. Link to the order is attached.

Repealing and replacing Supreme Judicial Court Order regarding court operations under the exigent circumstances created by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic To safeguard the health and safety of the public and court personnel during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic while continuing to conduct c...