Month: December 2018

The divorce process involves many other decisions that need to be made besides the initial decision to get a divorce. During this process, marital issues will be talked about at great lengths. All factors that affect these issues should be taken into consideration. If couples are entering into mediation, they can talk about their issues […]

Mediation can be used for uncontested divorces to solve issues amicably. For these sessions, couples can talk about their marital issues with one another to resolve them before their divorce is finalized. If couples are unable to solve their issues during mediation sessions, they may have to enter into a contested divorce that can lead […]

Divorce cases can be stressful for couples. They may not have the time or money to spend in court sessions that can drag on. Instead of going through this emotionally draining process, they can try to get a collaborative divorce instead. With a collaborative divorce, they may be able to avoid the drama of litigation. […]

Estate administration can be a scary topic to talk about for some individuals. Although they may not want to think about planning for the end of their life, it can be useful in the future. By administering your estate, you will be able to leave your loved ones behind with the knowledge of how you […]

Dividing assets during divorce can be tricky for some couples. If they have many assets, the process may take longer. When couples are not able to divide their assets amicably, they may have to have a judge divide their assets for them. During this time, their property will be split into separate property and marital […]

When spouses file for divorce, they have the option in Massachusetts to claim a fault ground or to refrain from claiming a fault ground. When they include a fault ground in their divorce papers, it may contest their divorce. These fault grounds can include adultery, desertion, impotence, non-support, cruel and abusive treatment, gross and confirmed […]

Child custody arrangements will be in place after a divorce is completed. Divorce proceedings make decisions on marital issues before the couple moves forward individually with their own separate lives. These marital issues can include the division of assets, alimony, child support and child custody. Since child custody matters do not involve possessions, but rather […]

Mediation can be a beneficial process for spouses due to a variety of reasons. First of all, they may not have to enter into litigation to decide on issues for their marriage. Litigation can prove to be time-consuming and costly due to attorney fees that continue to add up. When couples enter into mediation, they […]