Navigating tax season after a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to one big question: which parent gets to claim the child on a tax return? Ultimately, federal tax rules guide the answer and your custody setup plays a key role in deciding who...
If you are working through a child custody arrangement in Massachusetts, understanding the difference between legal and physical custody is a practical starting point. These two types of custody cover different aspects of a child's life, and the distinction can affect...
Packing up boxes and leaving for a new state can be a breath of fresh air. But that excitement comes with major legal hurdles if you are from Massachusetts and want to move out. Here is what you need to know. The legal procedure Under Massachusetts law, one parent...
A child custody order is established based on your family’s circumstances at the time the order was entered. However, as the years pass and the child grows, the original arrangement may no longer serve their best interests. New jobs, a move, changes in the child’s...
Parents who decide to divorce will have to find ways to help their children adjust to this lifestyle change. It can be difficult for children, particularly if they’ve only known life with both parents living together. The exact things your children will need help...
Children count on their parents to make decisions for them about a variety of things. One of these is the medical care they need. When parents divorce, those medical decisions can become one of the primary areas of contention. In a child custody case, legal custody...
A meticulously drafted parenting plan may appear clear on paper, but your child’s actions can tell a different story. Children have their own emotions and responses that do not always align with a structured schedule. In the moment, it may feel easier to agree when...
Parents going through a divorce or separation often hear the terms "legal custody" and "physical custody" but may not know what each one means. In New Hampshire, courts use different words for these ideas. They call them decision-making responsibility and residential...
When parents divorce, they usually share custody. It is standard in most cases for parents to split time with their children and to share parental authority when they divorce. The children who are subject to those custody orders may feel stressed and unhappy about...
Disputes about sharing parenting time and parental authority are common. It can take months for adults to reach a reasonable arrangement regarding their family schedule and parental responsibilities. Unfortunately, issues may arise that complicate co-parenting...