When you get married, you and your partner combine many aspects of your lives. This means that during a divorce you will have to split up these various aspects. You may have to figure out child custody, child support, and alimony among other things. Another important aspect of a divorce is the division of assets. […]
Read MoreGetting divorced is a stressful situation. Even if you and your spouse are on the best of terms, emotions can run high, and you may not agree on everything. Other times, spouses are feeling anger and resentment toward each other, which can greatly impact the divorce proceedings. In either case, it is important to get […]
Read MoreIf you and your child’s parent are not married and have decided to split up, you may be wondering how child support and child custody will work. Massachusetts has a system in place in order to make these arrangements. In order to determine child support, you must first establish paternity and arrange custody. Read on […]
Read MoreWhen a couple gets divorced, there are a lot of different things to figure out. You may have to determine child support, child custody, and alimony. These arrangements are carefully orchestrated, so once they are finalized, they can be difficult to modify. That being said, our lives change and what worked at one point may […]
Read MoreWhen someone’s spouse commits adultery, they often wonder whether they should cite fault grounds or no-fault grounds when it comes to their divorce. Read on to learn more about adultery and how it may impact a Massachusetts divorce. Do I Have to Cite Fault Grounds if my Spouse Committed Adultery? It is important to know […]
Read MoreYou have likely heard of parental alienation and did not realize that was the name of this behavior. Parental alienation refers to the tactic used to turn a child against their parent. This behavior can be extremely detrimental to a child’s well-being, so it is important to be aware of parental alienation, what it looks […]
Read MoreThe goal of child support is to ensure that the child’s standard of living is the same or better than before the divorce. As a result, Massachusetts has some strict child support guidelines. If you are paying or receiving child support, it is important to be aware of these guidelines. Read on for more information […]
Read MoreParents have a legal responsibility to care for their children financially. As a result, child support is taken very seriously in the state of Massachusetts. If you are getting divorced, you likely have questions about child support, how it is determined, and what expenses will be covered. Read on to find out more. What are […]
Read MoreChild support is taken very seriously in the state of Massachusetts. It is carefully calculated and decided with the child’s best interest in mind. As a result, it is strictly enforced. If you pay child support and you have lost your job, you may be wondering whether you have to continue making payments. Read on […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting a divorce, there are a lot of important decisions you will have to make. One of the most important decisions is how you are going to file, as this can affect the divorce process going forward. You will have to file grounds for your divorce. This means citing the legal […]
Read MoreWhen two people get married, they join their lives together. This often means combining finances. It also means bringing their families together. While this can be a wonderful thing, it can also be complicated, and parents and children do not always see eye to eye. Things can get especially complex when it comes to decisions […]
Read MoreChild custody is one of the most important decisions that will be made when it comes to divorce. A divorce can have major effects on a child and it is important to do what is best for your kids. Unfortunately, parents often have a difficult time agreeing when it comes to custody. Custody is a […]
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