Whether one's marriage has been a traditional or non-traditional one, the divorce process can be challenging -- particularly when it comes to dividing assets. Certain assets may not be easily split. Thankfully, those in Massachusetts who are going through the...
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Year: 2017
What divorce options are available to same-sex spouses?
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Massachusetts for some time now. Unfortunately, just like those who pursue traditional marriages, unions between same-sex spouses do not always thrive. When they do not, these couples may be left wondering what divorce options are...
Is all alimony tax deductible?
Quite a few Massachusetts residents currently pay spousal support to their exes, and many more will in the years to come. Right now there are tax benefits for alimony payers that can help ease the burden of meeting this financial obligation. Do these benefits apply to...
Contract job income and child support
More Americans are turning to contract jobs for full or part-time employment. Some go this route in order to gain some freedom and others do it for the extra cash it can offer. While contract jobs can be a good thing, in terms of child support it can make figuring out...
Is divorce mediation the best way to go?
When ending one's marriage, it can be difficult to figure out the best way to go about it. There are so many options -- litigation, collaborative divorce and even divorce mediation. As Massachusetts residents who are wishing to dissolve their marriages simply want to...
When IQ level leads to a custody dispute with the state
What makes a parent a good parent? What is it that makes a parent prepared to tackle the monumental task of taking care of and molding a small human being into a strong and capable adult? According to some states, a parent's IQ matters and when it is not considered...
Can breastfeeding affect child custody? The Nicole Curtis case
Whether a mother chooses to breast or bottle feed is a very personal decision. No one has the right to judge what she feels is best for herself and her baby. However, a recent child custody case has people in Massachusetts and elsewhere scratching their heads, as it...
Get help resolving your relocation-related custody dispute
Are you the primary custody holder of your children? Do you need to move, either out-of-state or several hours away from your current location in Massachusetts? Think you can just pick up and move without question? Think again. If your ex has any level of custody or...
Brendan Fraser’s alimony struggle — when enough is enough
Financially supporting one's former spouse is often expected by the breadwinner following a divorce in Massachusetts. But when is an alimony award just too much? This is something actor Brendan Fraser and others who pay spousal support are asking themselves. Brendan...
Dean McDermott on the hook for not paying child support, again
Some people cannot catch a break, it seems. When it comes to family law matters, such as conflicts over child support, celebrities have it pretty bad because their personal business is often splashed all over the news. Whether Massachusetts residents like such stories...