We recently published a post regarding the importance of making websites more accessible to all potential users where we provided some tips on improving accessibility.  Accessibility is not just an issue for those with long-term disabilities.  Access is often limited for individuals on a temporary basis due to an injury or surgery.  We asked Julie Tolek to write this follow-up post about her recent surgery and her experience with temporary Accessibility challenges. Accessibility with an Injury: The Problem with Sounding like your Mother a Guest Post from Julie Tolek * Note: I use an iPhone, so this article references iPhone specific settings and apps that may or may not (but should) be available on other devices. Earlier this year, I was scheduled to have shoulder surgery in March. I had been in pain and unable to use my arm properly for months, and when conservative treatments such as physical therapy and cortisone shots did nothing for the pain, I asked for an ...

Guest post by Kristyn Stoia : Unless you’ve ever faced barriers while using a website, Web Accessibility is probably something that you’ve likely never heard of. However, there are numerous hurdles those with various impairments face when using the web, especially since the vast majority of sites aren’t designed with these needs in mind. A website is regarded to be Accessible when measures have been taken to make certain that obstacles are removed to give equal access to the user. It also means that regardless of someone's physical, mental, or cognitive condition that they are able to freely use a website to obtain information and services. Here at Skylark Law & Mediation, PC , we took numerous steps to ensure Accessibility for each and every one of our users. We strived to adhere to the WCAG Outlines for Accessibility which means creating a site that was perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. In doing this, we took some specific measures: We began by addi...

On August 1, 2013, the new Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines took effect.  The new guidelines contain numerous language changes which affect the interplay of child support and other issues in a divorce or paternity case; touching on everything from shared parenting to college education costs. In addition, the child support formula and the worksheet for the 2013 guidelines is significantly different than then 2009 guidelines.  The court has issued a new worksheet which is required if you are filing any matter in the Probate & Family Court that involves support of children.  To assist you in completing this form  Kelsey & Trask. P.C. and Finn & Eaton, P.C.  have created the following user-friendly apps: Massachusetts Child Support Calculator for the iPhone by Kelsey & Trask, P.C. MA Child Support Calculator for Android by Finn & Eaton, P.C. Massachusetts Divorce Information for Windows Phone by Kelse...

In addition to providing answers to commonly asked questions on our website, we also try to provide links to other resources where you may find further information. These links include the Court websites , other government websites , and organizations that we either belong to or may have further resources that could be useful to the public. In addition we will often include in our Twitter accounts, links to blog posts from other blogs that we believe you might find interesting. You can click here to connect with Attorney Trask or Attorney Kelsey on twitter. One particular resource that you should review if you are considering bankruptcy is the Bankruptcy Law Network , where we often find great blog posts on numerous questions involving bankruptcies. Here are just a few examples: San Diego: New Ruling Allows Student Loans to be Discharged in Chapter 13! http://ff.im/-4nJBn How Do I Find a Good Deal on a Secured Credit Card? http://ff.im/-4FnH5 Do I have to be a citizen to file a ...

Check out the Kelsey & Trask MOBILE web site at http://mobile.kelseytrask.com . You can see the link on our main page in the upper left-hand corner: Our NEW on-the-go site is just the basics for when you need our address or phone number or want to use one of our handy calculators on a minute's notice, such as from the Courthouse when you don't have access to your computer. Need help filling out the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet at the courthouse, or just want to get a figure quickly? Check out the mobile K&T Child Support Guidelines Calculator . The mobile Stevenson-Kelsey Spousal Support Calculator and Chapter 7 Means Test Calcula tor are available as well for quick reference on your cellphone or PDA. And if you have an IPhone and want access to the Kelsey & Trask Calculators NOW - THER E'S AN APP FOR THAT , a web-app. Just type in mobile.kelseytrask.com into safari, your IPhone's web-browser; click the "+" sign and click "Add...

After a nearly month of planning, programing, coding, compiling, and complaining (not to mention more than a few late nights), the new and improved website for Kelsey & Trask, P.C. is up and running. Our attorneys, Justin L. Kelsey and Matthew P. Trask , are proud of our new website and feel it represents the true face and personality of our firm. We have purposefully posted a large amount of content at http://www.kelseytrask.com . We want our website to be a resource for you, not just a signpost or an advertisement for our firm. We encourage you to take a look around and learn more about us, the law, how we practice, and the ways we can help you or your business in these less-than-certain times. All of the content in our page regarding divorce , paternity , child support , bankruptcy and civil practice are presented in a simple, intuitive question-and-answer format. We have resources for both attorneys and the public, including calculators for the Massachusetts Child Suppo...

We're currently working on a rollout of a new website/facebook/twitter/blog social marketing and networking campaign. As part of our new services we will offer constant updates on what we are working on (through twitter and facebook), a Question of the Week (and Answer of the Week through our new website and through this blog), and lots of information and tools to assist those involved in or considering filing for divorce or bankruptcy relief. If you'd like to view the most current draft website it is likely available here . We welcome comments and input as to how we can make it better. Please note, though, that because it is a draft many of the links will not work at this time. Please check back often and we appreciate the help of our many friends, family members and colleagues who have assisted us greatly in this undertaking.