Protecting personal property is a priority for most people in Massachusetts, and getting married usually does not change those feelings. Younger adults are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements to define which property is separate and which is marital, which...
Money is a significant source of stress for many people in Massachusetts. That stress may even feel amplified during periods of uncertainty or significant life transitions, such as divorce. Protecting post-divorce finances is a priority for most people, but how to go...
Every child custody decision should be made with your child’s best interests in mind. However, parents often disagree on what a child’s best interests are.If you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement regarding child custody, then a judge must set the...
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...
Popular media tends to paint a very one-dimensional picture of what it looks like to end a marriage. While movies and TV shows might ultimately reflect how many people in Massachusetts view divorce, the reality could be much different. Not only is divorce unique for...
With all the headache of figuring out how your life will change in your divorce, it may be easy to forget that it affects other lives too. Your child is going through a lot of change as well.If you don’t consider how your decisions impact your entire family, it...
Deciding to end a marriage can be a complicated matter. Even when a person is no longer happily married, it can be an emotional matter to file for divorce. Many people are also concerned about various financial matters, and parents might feel worried about how to...
Money stress in marriage is nothing new. Most couples in Massachusetts will end up fighting over money at least once or will see it pop back up as a recurring point of stress throughout the relationship. However, in some cases it is much more than being a little...
Virtually no one gets married with the intention of splitting up later on, but the reality is that a significant number of marriages do not last. Many divorces in Massachusetts have common factors, such as financial problems or significant levels of stress. But what...
You and your ex might have prioritized your children during when you separated, but that does not mean you were in complete agreement about everything. Many Massachusetts parents struggle with figuring out child support after divorce, which is why so many people leave...
