Many people in Worcester, Massachusetts, love their pets, and there is little doubt how far they will go to show it. Many divorcing spouses fight over the custody of their pets to the extent where sometimes court intervention is necessary. For instance, a same-sex...
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Year: 2013
Jennifer Lopez wants to stop paying spousal support
Music icon and fashion designer Jennifer Lopez recently made it known that she is no longer Jennifer Muniz and she no longer wants to pay support to her estranged husband, Latin singer Marc Anthony. More than two years after the 44-year-old Lopez and the 45-year-old...
Do not settle alimony without knowing spouse’s finances
Among the common issues that divorcing couples argue about is how to divide marital assets and how to split financial responsibilities. Finances are important for a divorced spouse because a newly single person may only have one income to rely upon after the divorce...
Mediation helps resolve property division disputes amicably
Dissolving a marriage can be so emotional that many experts frequently advise both parties to act rationally, and never let emotions rule their decisions. However, that could be easier said than done. In Worcester, Massachusetts, divorcing couples should know that...
Keeping emotions in check when settling child custody
Divorce is rarely easy. Emotions usually run high, accusations are unfairly hurled and blame becomes a weapon. Throw in disputes over child custody, and the volatile has a tendency to become volcanic for many separating spouses. Many Massachusetts children know the...
Divorce heats up after father refuses to take son to McDonald’s
Many Worcester, Massachusetts, residents are aware that divorce can be a highly emotional, stressful ordeal, and sometimes an ex-spouse may feel anxious and display regrettable behavior. Unfortunately, such acts can quickly escalate in a way that benefits no one. In...
A prenuptial agreement makes property division easier
According to a survey of divorce lawyers, prenuptial agreements are on the rise, and more women are requesting them. 60 percent of the lawyers surveyed reported that they have seen an increase in prenuptial agreements within the last three years, and 46 percent have...
Delaying divorce can cause problems
Life goes on after divorce. Delaying the process only prevents former partners from moving on-and creates new problems. Divorce should not drag on for several reasons. First, the gap between the soon-to-be ex-spouses tends to increase once a divorce begins. Once they...
Same-sex marriage complicates same-sex divorce
Even though modern American society is becoming more comfortable with same-sex couples, gay marriages do not yet have legal recognition in most of the country. Thirteen states, including Maryland, have legalized gay marriage, and more will probably follow in the...
Biology can dictate child custody between same-sex spouses
Same-sex divorce can be very complicated, if there are children involved. Child custody can be difficult to settle if one of the partners is a biological parent of the child or children and, although the other is not, has developed a close bond with the child. There...