The property division portion of your divorce is likely to be the most difficult since it involves a lot of financial information. It can be complex and tough to work this out in a way that is fair and acceptable by the court. While you may wish to rush through this...
How can mobile apps help divorcees coparent?
Parenting is a tough job; after a divorce, it can become even tougher. If you and your former spouse coparent, you need to find a way to communicate, track expenses and track important dates. USA Today provides a list of different coparenting applications that parents...
How can social media hurt your divorce case?
Nowadays, everyone is on social media. When faced with a divorce, it is tempting to go online and to rant about the situation. Most people think little of their social media presence during but the reality is that your social media posts can affect your case....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Property division and the QDRO
Deciding how to split retirement savings during a divorce is no easy task, especially when spouses factor in potential tax implications or penalties that may be assessed on non-retirement withdrawals from 401K accounts. Some early withdrawal penalties may be avoided...