As life goes on after a divorce, circumstances change. Child custody, parenting and visitation agreements reached during a divorce when children were still toddlers may need to be reconsidered as they turn into teenagers. Educational and personal expenses of teenagers...
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Year: 2015
Custody dispute: Sherri Shepherd rejects legal obligation re baby
Massachusetts couples who are considering using alternative methods of having children will need to consider the potential legal issues that may arise in the future. The infamous case of the comedienne and ex-host of The View, Sherri Shepherd, and her former husband,...
Child custody: Unmarried fathers may want to establish paternity
When a child is born to an unmarried mother in Massachusetts, the father's rights may depend on the strength of his relationship with the mother. A woman recently sought advice about the parental rights of her son, who purportedly impregnated his now former...
Matters to consider when same-sex spouses explore surrogacy
Many same-sex couples in Massachusetts wish to have their own children rather than adopting children of other parents. Surrogacy has proved to be the choice of many, but intended parents may be wise not to rush into this process. There are several matters that deserve...
Remarriage: How will child support and property use be handled?
When Massachusetts residents decide to remarry following a divorce or the death of a spouse, they will likely be more aware of the importance of proper financial planning before they say I do. There will be matters to address that likely did not come into play in a...
Modification sought to modernize Massachusetts child custody laws
Massachusetts lawmakers are challenged to support a proposed bill that some believe would make an enormous difference in the way divorces will affect the dynamics of modern families. While no modifications can eliminate the emotional trauma of a divorce that involves...
Sperm donors: One of the pitfalls for a nontraditional family
Same-sex couples in Massachusetts have several options to choose from when they decide the time is right to start a family. Unfortunately, sometimes a nontraditional family chooses to navigate this process on their own, not realizing that there may be many pitfalls...
Divorce mediation can help with issues re special needs kids
Negotiating a Massachusetts divorce agreement is never easy, regardless of how amicable the separation. Not many people can manage to keep their emotions out of it, especially in matters regarding children. Negotiations related to the best interests of special needs...
Being financially prepared for a divorce agreement may help
The divorce rate in the United States is significantly higher than what most people in Massachusetts might imagine. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a spouse in a deteriorating marriage to pay little attention to the financial impact a divorce might have....
Divorce mediation can reduce trauma of a divorce in your 20s
It is not uncommon for Massachusetts individuals who divorce in their early 20s to feel disillusioned. While you may want to get the divorce over and done with, your friends may be planning their own weddings. If there are no children yet, the divorce process may not...