The divorce process can be stressful even at the best of times. However, when children are involved, tensions can be heightened further. Disputes over child custody are often at the heart of proceedings, with parents focused on the child's best interests. Often,...
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Can you move out of state with the kids if you have shared custody?
Staying in your family home after a divorce isn't always the best solution. Maybe you couldn't afford the house on your own, or maybe you and your ex agreed to sell it. With the Massachusetts real estate market currently so competitive, it could be difficult for you...
What are your options for your home in divorce?
You were probably thrilled when you found a home that you wanted to purchase. What you might not be prepared for is having to deal with that home if you and your spouse divorce. Trying to figure out what to do about the marital home is often one of the biggest...
Supporting your children through divorce
Regardless of the condition of the marriage, divorce can present many challenges for everyone involved. While your children may see the divorce coming, being able to process it can be difficult. Even as divorce becomes more common, children rely on their parents for...
Strategies to protect your finances in divorce
Divorce has a reputation for being costly. Although many couples find the benefits of divorce worth the costs, it is understandable to be hesitant about the expenses. Massachusetts is among the most expensive states for divorce. The average divorce in the state costs...
Contentious child custody battles and your family’s future
Divorce and child custody proceedings create upheaval for a family. Hostile battles may set the stage for chaotic futures. Knowledge of your rights will help you to navigate the difficult landscape of divorce and child custody conflicts. Complex custody issues...
How divorce may affect the finances of couples over 50
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...
Understanding property division in Massachusetts
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...
How can nesting help our divorcing family?
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...
Why do people divorce?
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...