Couples in Massachusetts that are considering divorce may want to avoid costly and ongoing litigation. Each spouse would likely want to protect his or her own interests. In addition to property division, child custody and spousal support, couples may find it difficult...
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Month: July 2014
Judge orders divorce mediation to settle trust fund issues
Massachusetts couples who are considering divorce may identify with a multitude of contentious issues that may produce stumbling blocks along the way. This is especially true when there are children involved. More and more divorcing couples and family courts are...
Same-sex spouses only eligible for SSA benefits in nuptial states
While nontraditional families across America continue the battle for equality regarding laws relating to same-sex marriage and divorce, the wheels of change are slowly turning. Since part of the Defense of Marriage Act was declared unconstitutional by the United...
Social Security benefits for same-sex divorce after 10 years
Just over a year after the U.S. Supreme Court announced the changes to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), federal benefits of same-sex couples were recently expanded. However, without extensive expansion of legislation, same-sex spouses will remain in an...
Understanding child custody laws may avoid disputes and trauma
It is not uncommon for Massachusetts couples who are considering divorce to hold back on filing in court because of the trauma that is often associated with child custody disputes. Couples may find it beneficial to gain knowledge on matters related to child custody....