Cynthia L. Hanley Law Blog

Maintaining your privacy during your divorce can make the process much easier. Some of the best ways to help ensure you have a private divorce include: File for a no-fault divorce One of the first things to consider when it comes to filing for divorce is the grounds on which you will file. Grounds refer […]

Child support can be expensive. As a result, you may be wondering when you can stop making payments. Read on to learn more about when you can stop paying child support in Massachusetts. How is Child Support Determined? When making a decision about the amount and frequency of child support payments, the court will take […]

Unfortunately, we don’t always see eye-to-eye with our in-laws. In some cases, protective parents may want their child to enter a prenuptial agreement and may attempt to pressure the fiance into agreeing through various means. Read on to learn more about prenuptial agreements and whether you can be forced to sign one in Massachusetts. What […]

If you are getting divorced in Massachusetts, you likely have a lot of questions. One of the questions at the top of your list may be: “Will I receive alimony?” In many marriages, one spouse is financially dependent on the other. In other common cases, a spouse may put their career goals aside in order […]

A military divorce can often be more complex than a civilian divorce. As a result, it is important to know what the process entails. Read on to learn more about military divorce in Massachusetts. What are the requirements for a military divorce in Massachusetts? When getting divorced, you will have to fulfill your state’s residency […]

If you are a business owner going through a divorce, there is a good chance that your business will be treated as marital property and therefore subject to equitable distribution. So, what exactly does this mean? And can it be prevented? Read on to learn more. What is equitable distribution? Equitable distribution is the way […]

When getting divorced, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to file on fault grounds. Grounds refer to the legal reason your divorce is occurring. How you decide to file will impact the way your divorce is resolved. Read on to learn more about citing fault grounds in Massachusetts. Fault […]

As you are cleaning out old papers, you may come across your divorce decree and wonder whether you still need to hold on to it. The answer is yes. There are a number of reasons you should keep a copy of your divorce decree. Read on to learn more. You will need your divorce decree […]

If you have lost your job, you may be unable to pay your court-ordered child support. So, can you simply stop making payments? Read on to learn more about child support modifications in Massachusetts. How is child support determined? There are a number of factors that help determine how much child support you owe. One […]

When your partner proposes, it leads to an incredibly exciting time with lots of wedding planning. However, there will be more serious matters to address, like the combining of your finances. In this case, a prenuptial agreement may come into play. Read on to learn more about prenuptial agreements in Massachusetts. What is a prenuptial […]

If you and your spouse have a combined net worth of $1 million or more, your divorce will be considered a high net worth divorce. High net worth divorces deal with the same matters as a regular divorce. For example, you may still have to make decisions about child support, child custody, alimony, the division […]

Every relationship begins and ends differently. As a result, there is no “one size fits all” divorce. Each couple has unique needs and will need to go through a different process to settle the matters of their divorce. As a result, it is important to understand your options when it comes to getting divorced in […]