Co-parenting aims to give both divorced spouses time with their child. It is best for the parents to come up with an amicable arrangement for everyone's sake, including for the sake of their child. Because the child is in the middle, it can be stressful because the...
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Obamacare and healthcare cost may impact alimony payments
Many Worcester readers may have heard about the study released last year that reported that many women lose healthcare insurance every year due to divorce. This may not be surprising because many households consist of women who are covered by their husband's...
Working toward cooperative co-parenting after divorce
The bonds between parents and children are usually considered everlasting. However, when parents decide to divorce, these parent-child bonds can be greatly strained, especially when both parents have different views about what is best for their children and how they...
Ex-wife asks for monthly spousal support from actress
The demise of the Defense of Marriage Act has recently been a success for many gay couples around the country. Unfortunately, what comes of gay marriage is also gay divorce sometimes, where legal issues such as property division, spousal support and custody are...
Spouses’ concerns regarding property division and finances
Divorce is commonly accompanied by an array of emotions. However, the worry of most spouses may be prevalent not only in the failed marriage, but also with respect to one's financial well-being. Readers in Worcester, Massachusetts, understand how stressful it is to...
Kind gestures may prevent joint custody conflicts in divorce
The bitterness and personal conflicts between spouses can be some of the negative effects of a divorce. While it may seem common for many readers in Worcester, Massachusetts, to be exposed to that type of situation, spouses should bear in mind that how they treat...
Flaws in property division can result in retiring short
Recent studies found that more and more people in their 50s are getting divorced here in Worcester, Massachusetts. The trend in more mature people divorcing is an indication of the changing dynamics of modern American families and the relative ease of filing for a...
Teamwork favors the best interests of the child
Massachusetts parents know that good co-parenting will give their children the best chances for feeling loved and cared for. All the written and unwritten rules of parenting, however, serve only one important purpose: the best interests of the child. Parents must...
Despite DOMA, same-sex divorce remains a challenge for many
Despite the recent ruling by the Supreme Court on the Defense of Marriage Act, there are other legal challenges that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community has to face. Same-sex divorce remains a gray area in many state laws, even those that allow...
Time plays a key role in life after divorce
Marriage isn't only about the honeymoon. After the big day, there are many challenges a couple here in Worcester, Massachusetts, has to face. The children, work, finances and the in-laws are among those issues that married couples fight about during their marriage....