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 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...
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...
Massachusetts divorce courts divide marital assets in a fair way considering all of the circumstances. Therefore, if one spouse is wasting marital assets, their divorce settlement will reflect that conduct. The concept of marital waste Marital waste is a term used in...
One of the most challenging aspects in a divorce is dividing finances and property. When Massachusetts couples decide to end their marriage, they often have to decide how to divide their assets, debts and other financial obligations. Identifying and valuing assets One...
Divorce is often a draining and lengthy process. People have intense emotional reactions to the end of a marriage and often have a difficult time reaching appropriate solutions to concerns about property division matters and child custody arrangements simply because...
