During divorce, the well-being of your children is taken very seriously, prioritizing their safety, emotional stability and overall welfare above all else. Where deemed appropriate, a judge may order supervised visitation to better ensure that any potential risks or...
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Child support modifications for special needs kids in Massachusetts
Divorce is a complex process, often even more so when there are children involved. The aftermath is often not a walk in the park either. If your child develops a disability after your divorce in Massachusetts, you might have questions about how this reality will...
Divorce could make you a better parent
Sometimes, couples will worry about parenting after divorce. This may even cause them to consider staying together when they’re unhappy in the marriage. They believe that the child needs to have two married parents, and they think that’s the optimal scenario for their...
3 key considerations when developing a co-parenting plan
When going through the motions of divorce, one of the most important things you will do is develop an effective co-parenting plan with your ex-spouse, if you share minor or otherwise dependent children with one another. A well-crafted co-parenting plan can help...
Divorce: 3 options for your family business
Family business owners sometimes get divorced, and it causes a major shift in their life. These people may have been co-owners of the family business, so it is the only income for the family – and for both partners. As such, both their professional and personal lives...
Could an alternative custody agreement work for you?
No two marriages are equal, so why should divorces have cookie-cutter solutions? Especially when it comes to the custody of minor children, it’s vital to get it right. One type of custody that can be a viable choice to more traditional forms is bird’s nest parenting....
What if my spouse won’t sign divorce papers?
Serving your spouse divorce papers is not an easy thing, especially if you know they will not want to cooperate. There are multiple reasons for a spouse to refuse to sign divorce papers. They may be opposed to getting a divorce altogether and may be reluctant to let...
Common challenges associated with gray divorce
A gray divorce involves couples over the age of 50. It can inspire a unique set of challenges. These challenges often stem from the stage of life that affected spouses are in. Given how much is often at stake, navigating the complexities of gray divorce requires...
We’re getting close to “Divorce Month”
The Christmas holiday season is almost here, but we’re also approaching another landmark date in the United States. Did you know that January is often referred to as “Divorce Month”? The reason for this nickname is that January is when divorce cases tend to spike....
Does life feel more expensive after a divorce?
In some senses, life is always getting more expensive. Inflation continues to make it so that money is worth less than it used to be. Costs and prices continue to climb as corporations make record profits. But for those who are going through a divorce, it can feel...