One of the most important things that an individual can do for themselves in life is to plan for the future. It is never easy for a person to consider what will happen to all of their belongings after they pass away but it is an incredibly valuable step to take. One of the ways in […]
Read MoreWhen a couple divorces, they may need to address the topic of alimony. While some can agree to terms outside of court, others need a judge to decide the matter. Whether through an agreement or an order, the amount of alimony and duration of the obligation should be established. Once this is finalized, it is […]
Read MoreOne of the most common questions that comes up in divorce is who gets what. Throughout the course of a marriage, the assets that a couple accumulates are usually considered marital assets. As a result, they may be subject to equitable distribution in divorce. If assets were acquired prior to the marriage, those assets can […]
Read MoreCollaborative Law Divorces in Massachusetts The two parties and two attorneys will come forward with an agreement they cannot litigate the case; they want to arrive at an amicable agreement. The parties have to sign a contact, stating that they will not go to litigation. If the Collaborative Law Process breaks down, the parties have […]
Read MoreIn a divorce, a spouse may be required to pay their former spouse alimony. Alimony is a monetary obligation awarded to a spouse in a relationship to help support them before and/or after the divorce. This spousal support can be permanent or temporary and, under certain circumstances, may be modified. What are some reasons to […]
Read MoreHow Expensive is Divorce? Its nearly impossible to place a price tag on a divorce. All marriages are different, and some marital issues can be more complex than others which creates different circumstances. When a divorce is in motion, there are a number of factors that may contribute to its costs. For example, a contested […]
Read MoreChild Support Child support is calculated by using the formula contained in the Massachusetts child support guidelines. The child support guidelines take into consideration the gross income of each party. The gross income is the income that a party gets before taxes or any other deductions are taken out, the cost of day-care and who […]
Read MoreIf you decide to divorce your spouse, or if you end a relationship with the other parent of your child, you may be wondering how you can co-parent your children. The thoughts about your child’s well-being may fill your mind, leaving you wondering who will our child live with, where will our child live, who […]
Read MoreChanged Circumstance for a Child Support Modification Sometimes life changes require that you seek an adjustment or modification to your current child support obligation. While not every single life change may warrant such a modification, there are times when the modification may be permitted. Under Massachusetts law, if you have a changed circumstance, you may […]
Read MoreChild Custody Child Custody in Massachusetts is evolving from the words of “legal custody”, “physical custody” and “visitation” to the term “parenting plan”. If the parents are unable to jointly agree upon where the child will primarily reside after the divorce, the court must make the decision. The court makes the decision as to whether […]
Read MoreRelocation After Divorce Relocation can affect a child custody agreement that was put in place during the divorce process. If you want to relocate after divorce, you may be required to receive permission by the other parent and/or the court to move outside of Massachusetts. Parents may receive the option or opportunity for a relocation […]
Read MoreEven when a marriage or a relationship ends, both parents are required to care for the child- financially, emotionally, mentally, and physically. One way in which a parent may care for the child is through paying child support. Child support is an obligation that a parent has to pay to the other parent to ensure […]
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Mansfield, MA 02048-2528
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