Countless millennial trends have been subject to criticism over the last decade. Whether it be for their love of avocados, consumer habits or perceived lack of work ethic, older generations love to blame millennials for ruining their traditions. However, there may be...
Being a child of divorce can have serious implications. For one, they might feel an overwhelming amount of stress as to their lack of knowledge or powerlessness as to what is happening to them. There are many questions that a child might have when his or her parents...
These days, anyone with a social media profile is likely to make their family split public in some way. Even for those online participants who prefer to remain quiet about a divorce, information passes through images, tagging and posts in ways we cannot control. It is...
Getting along with an ex-spouse is a skill many divorcees struggle to master. After all, divorce is rarely free from contention and resentment. However, if you share children with your ex and both intend to be involved in their lives, it’s imperative you set aside old...
Every divorce is different. In some cases, you may want or need your divorce to go through a courtroom process. You may find it necessary to choose the courtroom process to fight for your assets and the best interests of your children (if you have them). But some...
If you operate your own business or practice, your spouse may want a share of it in your divorce. They may feel entitled to its earnings, since they were part of your household income. Or you might have included the practice in your prenuptial agreement. Your spouse...
Life360 is a free app that allows parents of teens to track their child’s location through their smartphone. As a primary account user, you can also monitor their speed while driving, their phone’s battery life, and other sensitive data that critics say could be...
Understanding different types of income is an essential part of dividing marital property in a divorce. Failure to do so can mean leaving money on the table. With this in mind, it is wise for a husband or wife to understand how their spouse is compensated. This helps...
After you spend years building up your retirement accounts, you expect to retire comfortably relatively young. But if you and your spouse get a divorce before you retire, you risk losing that cushion. When you go through a divorce, any assets that you and your spouse...
Alimony -- or spousal support -- is a necessary but contentious aspect of Massachusetts family law. In the past, those who were ordered to pay support could at least deduct the payments from their taxes, while their ex-spouses claimed the payments as income and paid...