Parents often view child support as static. In other words, they expect support obligations to remain consistent indefinitely. However, child support modification hearings occur frequently for a variety of different reasons. Although it can be uncomfortable to ask for...
Divorcing spouses often have different ideas of what is fair and appropriate. Custody matters involving children can often provoke highly intense and emotional disputes. Parents may end up battling in family court because they can't agree on how to share parenting...
When a marriage dissolves, financial assets and liabilities become subject to division, and mismanagement of these resources can lead to significant losses. One issue that can arise during divorce is marital waste, which occurs when one spouse squanders marital assets...
The lead-up to a wedding is usually a magical time. But the numbers are clear: Thousands of Massachusetts couples see their marriage end in divorce each year. Is there a way for you to prepare for this eventuality? Prenuptial agreements are a way to protect the assets...
If there was already toxicity in a marriage while the relationship was at its best, you're more likely to have a divorce process that follows suit. Here are some key things to remember if you're dealing with a high-conflict divorce in Massachusetts to help you handle...
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...
