If you and your soon-to-be ex are already battling over your child and how to share parenting time and responsibility, you may be only too familiar with the term “parental alienation.” The term (also known as “parental alienation syndrome”) originated as a psychiatric...
Divorce is an overwhelming and emotionally charged process for all parties, but it's particularly crucial to help ensure that the impact on children is as minimal as possible. One way to facilitate this aim involves pursuing an amicable divorce. An uncontested divorce...
A significant part of the divorce process in Massachusetts is dividing assets that spouses have accumulated throughout the course of their marriage. This can often be a complex and challenging task, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts such as...
There are various financial consequences associated with divorce in Massachusetts. Couples generally have to pay for divorce and find a way to share their financial resources. If they have minor children, one parent will almost certainly be ordered to pay child...
There are numerous reasons why someone who made a lifetime commitment to a romantic partner might file for divorce. Abuse, criminal activity and changing personal values are all common reasons that Massachusetts couples call it quits. Sometimes, the most abrupt and...
Once a child custody order is issued in Massachusetts, both parents must adhere to it. However, if your co-parent does not comply with the order, you might wonder if you can do anything. From informally resolving the situation to having the other parent face legal...
The financial circumstances of married individuals inevitably become intertwined. They often share checking accounts and credit cards. They may apply for financing together when buying vehicles, real estate or other expensive assets. For many couples, the biggest...
Massachusetts law generally allows parents to spend time with their children after a divorce. Depending on the facts of your case, it's possible that you'll have sole or primary physical custody of your kids. Even if you don't receive any custody rights, you'll...
Couples in Massachusetts who find themselves contemplating divorce often have many questions about the process. State law provides broad guidelines that couples and judges can interpret based on the specifics of any particular situation. For example, many modern...
Divorce is a life-altering event often filled with uncertainty, anxiety and various legal complexities. Divorce can also have a profound emotional and psychological impact, even if you’re the person who initiates the process. Feelings of grief, anger, sadness and...
