By far, the most common child custody situation after a divorce is joint custody, also known as co-parenting. This is because children do best with both parents involved in their lives, even if the parents divorce. However, it is not uncommon to hold negative feelings...
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Month: June 2020
Divorce planning for older individuals
When older adults in Massachusetts get a divorce, they face a potentially large impact on their finances and retirement plans. After years together, their asset situation may be complex. Since so-called "gray divorce" often happens near or after retirement, they may...
Looking for work to stay current on child support
Our law firm understands the financial pressures that many non-custodial parents who owe child support face. Some have difficulty as a result of the loss of their job, while others have a hard time when their hours are cut or they have other financial concerns (such...
How can mediation help when there is too much anger in a divorce?
A contentious divorce often ends up in the courtroom with a judge making all the decisions because the couple is unable to have clear and calm discussions to reach a settlement on their own. Fighting things out in a courtroom not only leaves you at a disadvantage...
The consequences of a traumatic divorce
Divorce often brings many positive changes to the lives of those who move on from a toxic marriage. Unfortunately, some people have very traumatic experiences during their divorce and the effects of the process linger for months or years. In this blog, we will look at...
Financial hardships and getting a divorce
In recent months, many people are facing significant financial challenges due to losing their jobs. Unfortunately, many of those who find themselves in the middle of a financial predicament put other things on hold, such as moving into a new home or ending their...
When family members do not support your divorce
Getting a divorce is often tricky for a number of different reasons. On the one hand, some people have a very hard time as a result of financial concerns or issues involving their kids. However, people often encounter some unique hurdles while bringing their marriage...
When a spouse threatens self-harm over divorce
There are many reasons why the divorce process is difficult. In some instances, simply bringing up the idea of divorce with a spouse is incredibly challenging. Sometimes, people feel trapped in a marriage because they do not want to deal with the repercussions of...
Discussing child support matters with your ex
Our law firm is well aware of the serious challenges that arise with child support matters, from financial problems that interfere with one's ability to pay what they owe to hardships that custodial parents experience when parents are missed. For people in both...