Divorce

Known as a "gray" divorce, couples over the age of 50 have dissolved their marriages about twice as often as older couples did in the 1990s. Unhappy relationships, longer life expectancies and adult children may have contributed to the increased number of belated...

Massachusetts uses the equitable division standard to allocate property and debt when couples who live in the state divorce. Under this standard, you and your spouse must fairly, but not necessarily equally, split shared assets and financial obligations. Review the...

Divorce is challenging, but figuring out your life after the fact can be even more difficult. This is particularly true for divorced couples who have children. It is likely that you will be in a joint custody situation after your divorce, which can make figuring out...

Divorce is something nobody wants to think about, but it can happen to anyone. No matter how great your relationship may seem, you could come to a point where you have to admit things are not working out. You may wonder what leads to divorce. Knowing the causes could...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...