If you've been through a divorce in Boston before, or know someone who has, you know how long and expensive the process can be. While divorce may not exactly be a picnic, innovative attorneys, lawmakers and even clients have found ways to save money and facilitate the process for everyone involved.
How the right attorney can help save money in the divorce process
Richards to Sheen: no need for child support during guardianship
Actress Denise Richards did a kind thing recently. Richards, who was married to Charlie Sheen from 2000 to 2006, has two daughters with the actor, along with a toddler of her own. Her kindness was in regards to another of Sheen's ex-wives, Brooke Mueller, who recently needed treatment of an addiction and, unfortunately, the twin boys she had with Sheen were taken by Department of Children and Family Services. Richards agreed to take in the Sheen-Mueller twins and was awarded temporary guardianship over the boys, with everyone's consent.
Considering divorce? 5 steps to take to resolve it amicably
Divorce is a major decision with important emotional, financial and parenting aspects. Even if you're sure divorce is the right decision, you may worry that the process of getting one will be so expensive and acrimonious that it's almost worse than the status quo.
NBA star Michael Jordan gets prenup before marriage
People in Massachusetts may have seen that Michael Jordan, arguably the most famous man in all of sports history, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend of several years, a 35-year-old model. Jordan may have learned a thing or two from his previous marriage, which ended in divorce in 2006, as he and his new bride signed a comprehensive prenuptial agreement to control the property division should their marriage end in divorce.
Divorce with children means transition to co-parent
When people in Massachusetts get divorced, some may hope they never have to see their ex-spouse ever again. People with children, however, may not be so lucky, at least if they want to remain in their children's lives. The fact is that parents with children are not entirely divorcing themselves from their ex, they are merely making the transition from married couple to single co-parent.
