The holiday season is supposed to be joyous and cheerful; that is why some spouses who are planning to divorce their partners put the matter aside until after the holidays. It's generally known among matrimonial lawyers that January is a popular time for divorce....
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Year: 2012
DOMA may affect same-sex spouses in Massachusetts
Worcester and other Massachusetts readers may know that society, just like technology, evolves, including family law issues. Nowadays, non-traditional family settings are becoming more commonplace and more accepted. Some couples live together without being married;...
Cost of mediation is less than cost of divorce
Massachusetts readers may notice that most divorce news nowadays consists of celebrities or rich people who are divorcing for various reasons. The divorce of these individuals may include a child custody battle, child support disputes and splitting their assets and...
Technology may help settle property division in Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts readers may be aware of how technology can bring convenience to nearly every aspect of life. Through new innovations like smart phones and the Internet, people can enjoy a different kind of entertainment, communication and information. Today,...
The benefits of modern technology during divorce
Parents in Worcester already know that children should be able to learn and grow without having to deal with adult anxieties. After all, when parents constantly argue in front of their children, it can have long-lasting effects on the kids' outlook. Unfortunately,...
Massachusetts divorce mediation and preparation for the holidays
Couples in Worcester, Massachusetts, may already know that divorce can sometimes result in courtroom litigation. But for couples who intend to end their relationship in a civil manner, divorce mediation may be the answer. Both parties can appoint one divorce mediator...
Handling same-sex divorce in Worcester, Massachusetts
Same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts and in several other states in the United States. In Massachusetts, same-sex spouses are entitled to the same civil right to marry as are heterosexual couples. There are some married couples who end up not getting along....
How alimony maintains the standard of living in Massachusetts
In Worcester, Massachusetts, divorce can be a devastating experience to couples. Enduring the pain of splitting up proves to be difficult to parents as well as children. There are instances when one partner spent most of their marriage as a stay-at-home parent, taking...
Is equal parenting time always best for the child?
Families in Massachusetts may be aware of many of the legal and emotional issues that come with going through a divorce. In particular, when parents deal with child custody, child support or property division, divorcing couples have to make difficult decisions...
Making it easier for step-parents to adopt in Massachusetts
In the event of a divorce, a spouse often remarries and a step-parent enters the life of the child. When this occurs, the step-parent may have difficulty dealing with the children. It is also believed that step-parent adoption may occur, but before that, a step-parent...