Month: August 2017

Contested When you have a contested divorce, you will be required to file a complaint for divorce, instead of a petition. This is because you and your spouse cannot agree on the issues at the onset of the proceedings.  Most divorces will start this way, but a divorce agreement is soon figured out. A contested […]

Retirement accounts are considered a marital asset in a divorce.  Whatever accrued during the time of the marriage can be divided. A common issue when dividing a pension and retirement accounts is when someone might have worked for an employer for a long time, and they want to keep their pension at all costs.  For […]

Payment for Extracurricular Activities The payment for extracurricular activities is generally agreed upon by both the parties. Both parents really do have the best interest for their children at heart and they know what’s important to the child. If it’s a sport or activity that the child really enjoys, they can generally work that out. […]

Mediated Divorces In the United States, researchers estimate that 40%–50% of all first marriages will end in divorce. Your divorce does not have to be financially or emotionally destructive. In Massachusetts, the role of the mediator is to help both parties come to an agreement on all the issues involved in a divorce, and to […]