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...
Divorce
How to detoxify your divorce
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...
Are you and your child victims of parental alienation?
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...
4 ways an uncontested divorce can protect your children
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...
Dividing retirement accounts in Massachusetts 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...
What impact might adultery have on a Massachusetts divorce?
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...
What can you do to enforce your custody order?
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...
3 important considerations when dividing debt in a divorce
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...
Tips for doing well in a custody hearing
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...
What’s the importance of tackling divorce head-on?
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...