The arrival of the “Ber months”—September, October, November, and December—often brings thoughts of holidays, family gatherings, and celebrations. But for many, these months can also bring challenges, especially in the realm of family law.

The back-to-school aisles are filling up, and somewhere between sunscreen and sharpened pencils, it hits us—summer doesn’t last forever.

When we rebranded as Poppy Legal Group, it wasn’t just about a new logo or a fresh name. It was a statement—a bold declaration of who we are, what we believe in, and the kind of clients we are proud to serve.

August is a quiet kind of busy. The sun’s still shining, school routines haven’t fully kicked in yet, and there’s just enough space to pause and take a breath before the fall rush.

There’s something about summer in Manchester-by-the-Sea that feels like a secret worth keeping—but also too good not to share.

Ah, the Fourth of July. A time for hot dogs, sparklers, awkward family cookouts, and that one uncle who insists on lighting illegal fireworks in flip-flops.