Divorce

Ending your marriage is a big decision. It’s something you may be struggling with. While you may not be happy in your marriage, you may not know if divorce is the right solution.  While this is a difficult decision, there are some signs to consider that will let you...

Divorce involves not just the formal end of your marriage but also the structured division of your shared property. You and your ex will need to either negotiate or ask a judge to divide your property. Whichever approach you utilize, you obviously expect a fair and...

If this is your first divorce, you may feel lost and overwhelmed by the process. If you have children, you probably have even more concerns about life after divorce. Most parents worry about child custody orders and fear the prospect of losing their kids altogether....

People often head into a divorce saying that they would like to keep the house. They don't want to have to sell it. They don't want their ex to keep it. They have a lot of compelling reasons to remain in the home. But it is wise to think of this from the other...

If your family has an emergency plan, it’s important to update that now that you and your spouse are living separately and sharing custody of the kids. While you may not enjoy the thought of having to work out one more thing with your soon-to-be-ex, remember that...

When filing for divorce, many issues must be considered. One is property division.  Unfortunately, dividing your assets and property is often a complex process that involves a lot of documentation and financial information. It’s often difficult to work this out on...

You and your soon-to-be-ex have decided to sell your home as you divorce and split the proceeds. It’s a seller’s market, so you can both walk away with a tidy sum of money to help start your new lives. What could go wrong? Plenty. Selling a home can put even the...

Your retirement savings can provide a good standard of living for you and your spouse when you are done pursuing your careers in your golden years. You likely started saving based on your estimated retirement expenses years ago. Now that the two of you want to...

In Massachusetts, spouses share whatever they accumulate or purchase during their marriage. Those belongings can lead to complications during divorce, especially if either spouse has an emotional attachment to specific assets. Many couples will eventually adopt or...

Most parents with young children will share custody after a divorce, but in some cases, parents will actually split custody. Split custody is a unique kind of arrangement where each parent assumes primary responsibility for different children in the family.  Both...