Divorce

Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, providing love, care and support. However, situations can arise where visitation with grandchildren becomes complicated, especially in cases of divorce, family disputes or other family...

December may be all about family togetherness – but January is often about divorce and splitting up. There’s a surge in new divorce filings at the start of every new year, and the odds are high that these are not triggered by sudden events. In other words, people are...

Your child's school plays a crucial role in their life. Your child spends a better part of their day with their teachers and schoolmates. Thus, it can be beneficial if the school knows about your divorce. But how should you tell them? Talk to your child first Your...

The property that a couple owns when they get divorced can generally be divided into two categories. First, there is separate property, which doesn’t have to go through property division. These are things that each person owns individually, and the other person does...

Autumn is a lovely time here in Massachusetts, and the colorful falling leaves herald the upcoming fall and winter holidays. And while those holidays are fun for most, divorced co-parents often struggle with navigating their holiday custody arrangements. Below are...

Many parents have to deal with the fact that their children will be aware of their divorce at some point. You may be considering telling your children about your divorce. However, you may not be sure if it is the right thing to do. It may be important to talk about...

A Massachusetts divorce often requires numerous sacrifices and compromises. People have to give up some of their property and change their daily lives. Often, their relationships other than their marriage may change as well. For some people, the relationship they have...

Deciding to file for divorce is a big step. For many, it is extremely emotional. In some situations, the emotions are all over the place, from anger and sadness to uncertainty and hope.  When this happens, it can be easy to make mistakes. The best way to avoid making...

Older couples have a rising divorce rate in the United States. This is known as gray divorce, and it has been trending upward for some time. Baby Boomers, for example, have one of the highest divorce rates in the country. For younger couples, though, the opposite is...

One contentious aspect of divorce is child custody. Custody is split into two parts; legal custody and physical custody. Physical custody involves where the child will live each day. Legal custody, on the other hand, involves how parents will make key decisions...