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...
There are few conversations in life as challenging as that where you tell your spouse you want to divorce them. It’s important to plan how you plan to go about breaking the news to minimize the potential for problems. Here are some things to think about as you...
Divorce creates many questions about your financial future. In Massachusetts, one of the most complex topics is inheritance. Whether you have already received money from a relative or expect to get it later, the law in this state is unique. Understanding these rules...
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...
