It is only natural for couples in loving relationships to consider starting a family, regardless of whether they are heterosexual or same-sex couples. Adoption is one of the options available for same-sex spouses, and it is reported that many of the estimated two...
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Year: 2015
How will family law courts address transgender issues in divorce?
The much-publicized story of Olympian Bruce Jenner has sparked many questions in relation to child custody and visitation in circumstances in which a transgendered parent gets divorced. Although Bruce and Kris Jenner's two daughters are teenagers, many divorces in...
Reaching a divorce agreement may be best achieved with legal help
Deciding to file for a divorce is a major decision for most Massachusetts couples, and it is only natural for the financial aspects of divorce proceedings to be an important consideration. With so many online solutions available, it is not uncommon for couples to...
Child custody: Stumbling blocks when raising grandchildren
According to information obtained by the U.S. Census, 28,000 Massachusetts children are in the primary care of their grandparents. A wide variety of reasons exist for the growing number of grandparents taking on child custody, including parents who are in jail,...
How will court ruling affect the rights of same-sex spouses?
In June of 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a law that dated back to 1996. Since DOMA was overturned, same-sex spouses in Massachusetts and 37 other states have had access to each other's federal benefits such as health insurance, Social Security benefits,...
Special attention needed for divorce agreement in a gray divorce
More and more couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere are filing for divorce when they are older than 50. Studies show that the number of divorces later in life has grown significantly since 1990. Many of these "gray divorces" follow first marriages and are not likely...
Conflict resolution may avoid financial errors during divorce
Navigating a divorce through all its facets under Massachusetts laws is likely a traumatic experience for anyone involved. In addition to possible concerns about child custody, the financial implications during the time leading up to the divorce and afterward need to...
Fears about cost of child custody decrease as economy improves
During the recent recession, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a significant drop in the divorce rate. Now that the economic recovery is well under way, it is predicted that there will be a rise in divorce filings in Massachusetts and other states. The many stumbling...
Focus on the whole picture when drafting a divorce agreement
Massachusetts couples who are considering divorce sometimes focus on one aspect rather than looking at the whole picture. It is not uncommon for people to concentrate on the aspect that produces the highest level of contention, such as property division or child...
Massachusetts fathers support child custody reform legislation
Child custody battles in Massachusetts sometimes end up being a battle between spouses, with proper consideration of the interests of the children forgotten. Many parents and lawmakers are supporting legislation that compels judges in a family court to order...