A Brighter Future Is Within Your Reach
A Brighter Future Is Within Your Reach
Child custody law reform is currently being considered by more than 20 states, including Massachusetts. Noncustodial parents may be happy to learn that the proposed reform will bring about more parenting time. The National Parents Organization (NPO) says reform will...
Same-sex couples nationwide, including in Massachusetts, might have noticed that some legal aspects of family law need more attention in order to bring consistency. In an ongoing case about the parental rights of each partner of a former same-sex couple in another...
Although the U.S. Supreme Court opened marriage to same-sex couples in June this year, those couples are still at a significant disadvantage if they want to get divorced. While Massachusetts has recognized same-sex marriages for years, couples who moved out of state...
More and more parents across the country, including in Massachusetts, are committed to protecting their children from nastiness during a divorce. Many divorcing couples recognize the fact that emotional scarring in high conflict divorces can affect the remainder of...
In many Massachusetts marriages, there come a time when one of the spouses realize that it would be best for all parties concerned to end the marriage. However, this is probably one of the most difficult conversations to have. Whichever approach is chosen, it may be...
Some individuals in Massachusetts may put off filing for divorce because of the high costs that are typically associated with these proceedings. Although the cost of a divorce depends on the particular circumstances, the ability of the spouses to communicate and...
Massachusetts readers may be interested to learn that celebrity chef Cat Cora, who was the first female Iron Chef star, and her wife Jennifer recently announced the end of their marriage. Just like heterosexual marriages, not all same-sex marriages last forever. It...
While every divorce has its unique issues to be navigated, certain aspects are to be addressed in all divorces. One of those is how tax deductions will be handled after the divorce. Massachusetts residents who are considering divorce may want to research the various...
It is often the possessions to which divorcing spouses in Massachusetts have strong sentimental attachments that cause the most personal trauma and even contention in divorce proceedings. Each spouse may find they are able to list monetary assets and agree on how that...
When a Massachusetts couple with children considers divorce, many different factors will each play a part in the planning. In most cases, child support will form a vital part in the post-divorce welfare of the children. Although there are child support guidelines to...
