You are not alone in your concern about your ex or current spouse taking your child away from you. In contentious divorces or child custody disputes, it is a common worry. There is a good reason for this concern as current estimates indicate that more than 200,000 families experience family abductions per year. Over the years, news outlets have helped
In recent years, numerous states have considered and passed measures to update alimony laws to better reflect the reality of today’s divorces. While decades ago, many women did not work outside the home and therefore relied on their husbands’ income, these days, it is more common for both spouses to earn incomes. In 2011, the Massachusetts’ legislature passed the Alimony Reform
Many people living in Massachusetts are not aware that lump sum alimony might be an option post-divorce. Like any legal agreement, the court must first approve of the payment and your ex will have to agree as well. Without knowing the details of your divorce and your lifestyle, it is not possible to answer your question with a simple yes
Sometimes, a spouse can spring divorce on the other person out of nowhere. Other times, divorce has been on a person’s mind for a long time. In the second situation, those who have been considering divorce for a while should think about getting prepared in case the idea becomes a reality. This is especially important when valuable or high net
Child support is one of the most misunderstood areas related to divorce. Many Massachusetts child support cases are already complex enough without the many myths further complicating things. If you are divorcing with children, it is in your and your children’s best interests to get to the truth of the matter. This will give you and your spouse the preparation
The children of divorce typically experience difficulties with the new family dynamics. Whether they voice them or remain silent, most children have many worries. Examples include fear about losing one or both parents and concerns about where they will reside. Parents often become caught up in their battles with one another and the legal side of the issue, causing children
Most family law attorneys would probably agree that it is not always easy belonging to a group that most people never want to talk to. However, that is our burden to bear and we completely understand why people feel this way. In all honesty, we do not wish to have to consult with a lawyer either. With that said, divorce
There’s no doubt that people in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. love their pets. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as many as 47 percent of U.S. households own a dog and up to 37 percent a cat. For many of the individuals, couples and families who own a dog or cat, their animal
In past blog posts, we’ve discussed some of the specific challenges that individuals who are planning, going through or have finalized a divorce are likely to face. From dealing with the emotional highs and lows and the uncertainty of the whole process to arguing over personal belongings and fighting over how assets should be divided, divorce can, and unfortunately often
It’s already April and as divorced parents in the Boston area look ahead to the summer months, many likely have questions and concerns about changes to existing child custody and visitation arrangements. With kids no longer tied to a school schedule, the summer months provide both children and parents more freedom to spend time together and plan vacations. The summer
You are not alone in your concern about your ex or current spouse taking your child away from you. In contentious divorces or child custody disputes, it is a common worry. There is a good reason for this concern as current estimates indicate that more than 200,000 families experience family abductions per year. Over the years, news outlets have helped
In recent years, numerous states have considered and passed measures to update alimony laws to better reflect the reality of today’s divorces. While decades ago, many women did not work outside the home and therefore relied on their husbands’ income, these days, it is more common for both spouses to earn incomes. In 2011, the Massachusetts’ legislature passed the Alimony Reform
Many people living in Massachusetts are not aware that lump sum alimony might be an option post-divorce. Like any legal agreement, the court must first approve of the payment and your ex will have to agree as well. Without knowing the details of your divorce and your lifestyle, it is not possible to answer your question with a simple yes
Sometimes, a spouse can spring divorce on the other person out of nowhere. Other times, divorce has been on a person’s mind for a long time. In the second situation, those who have been considering divorce for a while should think about getting prepared in case the idea becomes a reality. This is especially important when valuable or high net
Child support is one of the most misunderstood areas related to divorce. Many Massachusetts child support cases are already complex enough without the many myths further complicating things. If you are divorcing with children, it is in your and your children’s best interests to get to the truth of the matter. This will give you and your spouse the preparation
The children of divorce typically experience difficulties with the new family dynamics. Whether they voice them or remain silent, most children have many worries. Examples include fear about losing one or both parents and concerns about where they will reside. Parents often become caught up in their battles with one another and the legal side of the issue, causing children
Most family law attorneys would probably agree that it is not always easy belonging to a group that most people never want to talk to. However, that is our burden to bear and we completely understand why people feel this way. In all honesty, we do not wish to have to consult with a lawyer either. With that said, divorce
There’s no doubt that people in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. love their pets. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as many as 47 percent of U.S. households own a dog and up to 37 percent a cat. For many of the individuals, couples and families who own a dog or cat, their animal
In past blog posts, we’ve discussed some of the specific challenges that individuals who are planning, going through or have finalized a divorce are likely to face. From dealing with the emotional highs and lows and the uncertainty of the whole process to arguing over personal belongings and fighting over how assets should be divided, divorce can, and unfortunately often
It’s already April and as divorced parents in the Boston area look ahead to the summer months, many likely have questions and concerns about changes to existing child custody and visitation arrangements. With kids no longer tied to a school schedule, the summer months provide both children and parents more freedom to spend time together and plan vacations. The summer
