Cynthia L. Hanley Law Blog

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 […]

Divorce mediation is a useful way for spouses to decide on marital issues together. During this process, they will meet with a neutral third party that serves as a mediator. This mediator does not make decisions for the couple. The mediator is simply there to just mediate the situation. They are not involved in the […]

After divorce cases are decided on, child custody arrangements are in place. These arrangements must be followed since they are court-ordered. As the lives of each parent carry on separately after their divorce, they may have new opportunities presented to them that require a change in location. The individual may be presented with a new […]

Divorces can be either uncontested or contested. When spouses file for divorce, they can claim a fault ground or no-fault claim. Through this claim, it can prove whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce. When no-fault is claimed, the divorce can be uncontested, leading to a simpler process. This process may include divorce mediation […]

Parents can be granted physical or legal custody when child custody arrangements are being determined. These arrangements can give them different rights depending on each aspect. Legal custody gives a parent the ability to make legal decisions for their child. These decisions can regard the child’s education, medical decisions, their practiced religion and much more. […]

Divorce proceedings are used to decide on marital issues for the couple moving forward. Mediation is a process that can give spouses the closure they need in an amicable way that may not allow any more toxicity to enter the relationship. It can decide on marital issues while encouraging spouses to work together in a […]

Parents that go through divorces also worry about their children during this time. They want to make sure the children do not feel involved in the situation. They want to ensure that the child has the support of both parents to carry on a healthy life. Parents do not want their children to become emotional […]

The state of Massachusetts is a no-fault ground state. This means that when spouses are filing for divorce they do not have to include a fault ground in their paperwork. By avoiding to claim a fault ground, this can lead the spouses to enter into an uncontested divorce. These divorces may be easier to handle. […]

For child custody arrangements, there will be decisions on physical custody and legal custody. When a parent is granted physical custody, they are known as the custodial parent. This means that the child will live with them most of the time. The child will reside in their home and spend the most frequent time there. […]

Children are the most important factor in parents’ lives. They want to make sure that during divorce proceedings their children are not facing any emotional turmoil. Divorce can be a hard thing for children to wrap their heads around. They may not fully understand the concept of divorce. Either way, they should be reassured that […]

After divorce papers are filed, spouses have to go through the divorce process to decide on issues and finalize the divorce. Mediation sessions can be a great way to resolve issues between spouses. For these sessions, both spouses have to attend and work together to reach conclusions. Spouses are able to bring their attorneys to […]

Once divorce papers are filed, it decides how the divorce should be done. If the divorce is contested, it may require litigation to decide how marital issues should be handled. If an uncontested divorce is to occur, it can be done through mediation. Mediation sessions are when couples meet with a neutral third party to […]