Cynthia L. Hanley Law Blog

People typically create an estate plan when they are preparing for what will happen to their assets after their death. When this is done, some people find it useful to appoint a power of attorney. Sometimes, individuals may reach a point in their life where they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves. […]

When couples go through a divorce, they often seek alternative methods that exist outside of a courtroom. While it may not be possible for all couples, it can be beneficial for some to reach an amicable agreement about their marital issues without the assistance of a judge. One of the different types of divorce options […]

When an individual creates an estate plan, they are preparing for what will happen to their precious assets and belongings after their life is over. Part of creating this plan and administering it after the individual dies is the process of probate. The process of probate exists to determine whether or not a deceased individual’s […]

A very important part of an individual’s life is creating an estate plan in order to prepare for what happens to their assets after they pass away. In creating this plan, the individual may assign an executor to take care of these plans. An executor is required to handle the administrative duties of an estate […]

Having an extensive estate plan for when you pass away is very important. It allows you to be in control of what happens to a lifelong collection of cherished assets when your life is over. Estate plans give you the opportunity to pass along these assets to people of your choosing. An option for individuals […]

Planning for death can be overwhelming to think about. While this may be true, developing an extensive estate plan is an important thing for all individuals to do. In doing so, you are able to plan for what happens to your assets when your life is over. Having this plan can protect your cherished possessions […]

When a couple divorces, there are many things for them to consider before going their separate ways. A large part in finalizing a divorce is the division of assets between both spouses in the marriage. While some couples can come to an agreement on which assets belong to whom, other couples have difficulty deciding which […]

When a divorce occurs, there are many legal matters that must be addressed before the couple is officially split. If there are children in the picture, parents must determine child custody and child support arrangements. Another legal matter is dividing assets and finances between the two spouses. Alimony is court-ordered financial support from one spouse […]

When a couple seeks a divorce, they are looking to end their marriage. In most cases, this is a complex task. When a couple splits, they have to decide how to proceed forward with separating their lives. Depending on the couple and the situation they are in, they may wish to pursue a different divorce […]

After a court comes to a conclusion on child custody, another matter is introduced. In the state of Massachusetts, parents are required to support their children financially. Even though one parent maintains physical custody, the cost a child is too much for a parent to handle alone. Because of this, is required the non-custodial parent […]

When parents go through a divorce, they also have to take their children into consideration. Divorce greatly impacts an entire family, not just the parents. When parents cannot come to a conclusive custody agreement, they may have to go to court to solve the issue. Custody determines who the child spends their time with and […]

Mediation is a process that spouses can use to reach agreements on marital issues during divorce proceedings. Through this process, couples will meet with a third party known as a mediator to discuss these issues. The mediator is there to guide the conversation to reach resolutions regarding matters such as child support, alimony and more. […]