Divorce

Custody orders typically outline a general breakdown of parenting time. Parents may have the right to a certain percentage of overnight stays with their children each year. The custody order may also grant them access on specific holidays and birthdays. Usually,...

When a Massachusetts judge is asked by one spouse to order the other to pay them alimony as part of a couple’s divorce agreement, they typically consider a number of factors. These include each spouse’s income, earning potential, age, health and how long they were...

The emotional rollercoaster of loving a narcissist can blur your judgment, making it difficult to determine whether leaving is truly the best choice. Understanding when it’s time to let go is essential for your emotional health and long-term well-being.  While every...

Credit cards can be a major source of pressure and stress during divorce proceedings. Spouses frequently lose access to their joint lines of credit in the early stages of divorce to prevent misconduct. They may end up scrambling to open new lines of credit solely in...

A divorce doesn’t have to be a chaotic unraveling of a marriage. With good preparation and focus, it can be a strategic reset. Fine-tuning your divorce means shaping the process to reflect your values, protect your interests and set the stage for a stable future. With...

Learning how to co-parent your children without being in a romantic relationship with their other parent is a major change. In some cases, handling activities where the children will want both parents present is the biggest challenge because it may require contact...

Not every couple with shared minor children can keep their relationship healthy and stable. Sometimes, parents recognize that living together or remaining married is not healthy or functional. In such situations, parents may decide that divorcing or living separately...

Many people do not purchase vehicles outright. Instead, they secure financing through their banks or the dealership where they purchase the vehicles. Car loans can help people afford vehicles in better condition and buy when the need arises. However, car loans can...

Today’s parents have multiple options for keeping track of their children and teens when they’re away from them, including phone apps, car apps and AirTags. You may be among those parents who have no problem with using them because it gives you peace of mind. Or, you...

Child custody decisions during divorce require careful consideration of your children's best interests while protecting your parental rights. Courts prioritize creating stable arrangements that serve your children's emotional, physical and developmental needs above...