Massachusetts Law Blog
3 FAQs about modifying child support after an income change
When parents in Massachusetts divorce, the court uses a series of Child Support Guidelines to decide how each spouse should contribute to a child’s physical, emotional and financial care. In many cases, monthly child support payments are essential for ensuring that...
How bankruptcy’s automatic stay offers relief from creditors
Many Massachusetts residents struggle to stay atop of their finances and bills. If you count yourself among them, you may be thinking about filing for bankruptcy. If you are doing so because you have become tired of fielding constant calls and communications from...
What goes into a parenting plan?
Creating a schedule and plan for caring for your children after divorce may require a level head and compromise. Family law judges in Massachusetts prefer that parents reach an agreement without the court handing down an order. A parenting plan is the foundation of...
Will I lose my home if I file Chapter 7?
There can be many scary aspects to the bankruptcy process, but few are as frightening as the potential of losing your home. It is important to separate reality from fiction to make the best decisions for your financial future. The reality is that not all bankruptcies...
What are the penalties for hiding assets?
Massachusetts divorcing couples often struggle to divide assets and property. In fact, this is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce, especially for childless couples who do not have to worry about custody battles. Extra complications get thrown in when a...
Understanding the Massachusetts child custody process
Child custody concerns can be worrisome for divorcing parents. This is especially true in the case of a contentious split, when peaceful coparenting might seem impossible. In Massachusetts, laws about parenting time ensure that both parents can maintain a...
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may provide relief from medical debts
Individuals and families faced with an overwhelming amount of health care bills may have fallen behind because their illness forced them to lose an extended amount of time from work. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may provide relief by eliminating unpaid medical debts....
Organize and take a practical approach to property division
The more prepared you are, the less stressful the property division phase of your divorce will be. Replace anxiety with good preparation and take a practical approach to the task of dividing your marital property. Know how to start Both you and your spouse will need a...
Can I file for divorce before bankruptcy?
When you and your spouse struggle to make ends meet for long periods of time, the stress you experience may take a toll on your relationship as well as on your bank account. If you decide that your marital troubles are severe enough to warrant a divorce and your...
Handling false allegations of an affair during divorce
There are many different issues to consider when it comes to divorce, from the long-term impact of ending a marriage to some of the immediate challenges that one faces while working through their divorce. If you are facing false allegations of an affair, it is...
