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...
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Month: October 2017
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...
What does DNA have to do with same-sex divorce?
Genes -- ever think about the role they play in one's life? Do they do more than determine what a person looks like? According to a recent study, one's DNA actually does matter when it comes to making important life decisions. The example in the study has to do with...
Divorce mediation or litigation?
When going through the dissolution of marriage process, there is likely to be some conflict. It is normal. Many times, any issues can be resolved in divorce mediation. However, there are those in Massachusetts who find that litigation turns out to be necessary....
A problem with joint child custody
There is a lot of research out there that shows why shared parenting is good for children. There is a lot to be said for that theory. However, there is a problem with joint child custody that may make it not worth it for some Massachusetts parents. When parents enter...