For many, marriage is often viewed as a source of comfort, stability and partnership. When a relationship becomes strained, however, the emotional burden can quietly affect many aspects of daily life. Many people remain in unhappy marriages for a variety of reasons,...
For physicians, attorneys, dentists and other licensed professionals, divorce can raise a difficult question. Can a spouse claim part of the practice you built? The answer depends on timing, growth and state law. It may also depend on how much the household relied on...
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...
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...
When going through a divorce, one of the stages you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will observe is financial disclosure. This is a mandatory rule that requires spouses to exchange comprehensive financial documents. Financial disclosure provides transparency of the...
Divorce can be difficult for any family, but blended families often face additional layers of uncertainty. When relationships include children from prior marriages, shared households and separate financial histories, the process can feel especially overwhelming. Many...
If you are a business owner going through a divorce, you might worry about your company's future. In Massachusetts, the court usually treats a business as a marital asset. This means the court must divide it equitably, but not always 50/50. If you want to buy out your...
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...
Getting a divorce when you are the parent of minor children can be complicated. It is easy to get so focused on the big decisions, such as how you will split custody and what happens to the family home, that smaller issues can be overlooked until the last moment. One...
