Shared physical custody, where both parents have overnight time with the children, requires relatively close residences. However, as life moves on after a divorce, parents start new relationships, look for affordable housing and pursue better jobs. Their new...
There can be value in creating a prenup, because it can help a divorce go smoothly. For instance, many couples get into disputes over how to divide marital assets. But a prenup can be used to do that in advance, while they’re still on relatively good terms. It can...
You can never be too prepared for a divorce. This process is crucial, and any decision you make may determine the direction of your life. Further, divorce causes psychological and physical effects. Thus, it's vital to be informed to approach the process with the right...
Divorce can take a toll on a family in a way that’s unlike most other life events. Both spouses and children alike may go through the full grieving process. It can take years to fully recover emotionally and financially from the aftershocks, especially following a...
Most people in Massachusetts are understandably worried about what their finances will look like after a divorce. For those who earned less than their soon-to-be ex-spouse or who stayed home to care for children, things like alimony and spousal support can be...
Not everyone wants to have their divorce settled in a courtroom. Perhaps you would prefer to settle your divorce as amicably as possible, or maybe you are concerned about dragging the process on. Whatever your reason for wanting to skip court, you can explore...