Divorces in Massachusetts are complicated because of the heavy emotions that are tied to ending a marriage. Not only that, divorcing couples are also faced with the reality of separating their finances and determining how their financial situation will change after the divorce. One major concern for a spouse that has been largely dependent on […]
Read MoreWhen a family in Massachusetts is impacted by divorce, one of the concerns is in regards to how the children will maintain a similar quality of life. In a divorce, the court will often require the noncustodial parent to pay child support in an effort to make sure the quality of life remains relatively unchanged. […]
Read MoreDivorces are often a very difficult matter for anyone to face. When couples have a high net worth, there are a number of additional complexities that the couple will have to handle. A high net worth couple is one that has a combined value of over one million dollars. With that said, a lot of the […]
Read MoreWhen parents in Massachusetts have to face the difficult task of creating a custody arrangement, they may not be able to do so without the help of the court. Of course, a parent may be heartbroken to learn that they will not get to spend each day with their child like they once did. If […]
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts is headed for divorce, it is important that they are careful about their social media presence. A lot of people tend to share significant events that happen in their personal lives on social media. During a divorce, however, it is best to keep quiet. When it comes to social media […]
Read MoreWhen an individual is planning his or her estate in Massachusetts, they will be faced with choosing someone to administer the estate. It is important for the individual planning their estate to choose an administrator they can fully trust to carry out the wishes detailed in the estate plan. It is also important for the […]
Read MoreDivorce is complicated for anyone, but when the couple that is divorcing has children together, matters become even more difficult and emotional. One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce for a couple with children is the issue of child custody. Most of the time, neither parent wants to hear that they will have […]
Read MoreWhen a couple comes to the realization that their marriage is no longer working, it may be time to start talking about the different options for divorce. There are several methods of divorce and of course, some work better for certain couples than they do for others. Some couples may not be able to resolve […]
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts feels as though their marriage is coming to a close, it may be time to look into their options for divorce. One of the options that has become increasingly popular over time is divorce through mediation. Mediation is a process by which the couple getting divorced will sit with their attorneys […]
Read MoreWhen an individual makes the decision to create their estate plan in Massachusetts, they will have to choose someone they trust to handle matters after they pass. A fiduciary, as defined by the American Bar Association, is “an individual or bank or trust company that acts for the benefit of another. Trustees, executors, and personal […]
Read MoreWhen a couple makes the decision to get divorced in Massachusetts, they will have to determine whether they would like to cite grounds for divorce or if they plan to cite no-fault. Fault grounds means that one spouse wishes to blame the divorce on the other because they committed one of the following acts that […]
Read MoreWhen parents are faced with divorce, they will have to address many matters related to the children. One such matter is child support. A noncustodial parent may be overwhelmed by the mere concept of spending less time with their child than they once did as well as now being legally obligated to make child support payments. […]
Read MoreLaw Offices of Cynthia L. Hanley, P.C.
76 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048-2528
Telephone: (508) 339-1400
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