Focusing on much of anything when you feel the weight of your divorce can seem impossible at times. Managing your career on top of dealing with the aftermath of an ending relationship can prove particularly challenging. Staying on track at work can help you retain...
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How do courts decide pet custody?
Property division during divorce is often complex. Spouses with intermingled finances experience difficulty determining the difference between shared and separate assets. They may also have trouble deciding who gets how much of each shared asset. If you shared pets...
Factors to consider in a custody exchange
As summer comes to an end and with autumn right around the corner, Massachusetts residents will once again face the uncertain weather patterns and dramatic daily changes that the end of the year brings. Divorced parents are wise to consider numerous factors that might...
How can I improve communication with my co-parent?
It is likely that there is some level of bad feelings between you and your ex-spouse. After all, it is likely that they are your ex-spouse for a reason (or several reasons). However, if you and your ex-spouse have joint custody of any children, you will need to find a...
How can you protect your finances during the divorce process?
Preparing for a divorce involves a large variety of factors, from the question of child custody to creating new living arrangements, but have you considered how your finances will change once you begin the process? U.S. News notes that the divorce itself usually costs...
How parents can help young children cope with divorce
A divorce can be an extremely disruptive and distressing event for a couple’s young children. No matter what is happening in the parents’ relationship during the divorce process, they have to work together to minimize the potential harm that their children may...
How could my divorce uncover complicated financial assets?
You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may have an idea of how to divide your shared bank, retirement and brokerage accounts. Complex financial assets, however, could require a forensic discovery process to reveal them during your divorce. As reported by Kiplinger's...
What hurdles do grey divorcees deal with?
Every couple will face unique hurdles while going through a divorce. Some of the hurdles are easier to predict though, and will happen to the majority of your divorcing peers. However, what is "normal" for one age group of divorcees might not be normal across the...
Property negotiations may involve a sale or financing arrangement
Massachusetts divorce laws require a fair division of all marital property, which may include a couple's residence. Some couples decide to sell their property and divide its proceeds fairly between them before finalizing their settlement. As reported by Money...
How to modify a child custody order
When a couple divorces and they have children, the original child custody order is in effect until the children are no longer minors or there are circumstances that may call for a modification to the order. If one or both parents request a modification, the judge can...