Divorce

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...

Parents who share custody after divorce often disagree on any number of issues. One parent may feel like it is perfectly acceptable for their high school freshman to join the football team, while the other may think it is too dangerous. Parents may have differing...

The outcome of your divorce proceedings could affect your life for years to come, especially from a financial perspective. The division of marital assets and debts, spousal support, child support and other money-related arrangements can significantly impact your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...