If you are in the middle of getting divorced, or if you plan to file for a divorce in the near future, you need to think about many issues and this is especially true for parents. If you have kids, you need to think about their financial and emotional well-being....
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How the Massachusettes courts decide custody
Divorce is very hard, particularly when there are children involved. Sometimes one of the main disputes in a divorce is over who gets custody. If you cannot agree with your former spouse, the courts will decide for you. They take a variety of factors into account. Who...
When should you consider mediation?
Getting divorced from your spouse in Massachusetts may surface a lot of strong emotions. Maintaining a realistic perspective and making rational decisions may seem next to impossible while trying to sort through your feelings. If your partner has narcissistic...
Types of intellectual property and divorce
It may seem obvious, but property division in divorce gets more complex the more there is to divide. Newlyweds with an apartment and a car do not have the same challenges ahead as a multi-decade marriage with a house, life insurance policies and revocable trusts. But...
How do you tell your child about divorce?
After deciding to get a divorce, one of the hardest things in the aftermath is deciding how you will tell your child about it. After all, they will also suffer from the effects of said divorce. You need to let them in on it, even if it may hurt. Is there any way that...
What is parallel parenting?
Many divorces essentially write themselves, but others are extremely contentious. Particularly if you have both a contentious divorce and children with a joint custody mandate after the divorce finishes, this can be a great source of stress. Even if you have joint...
What happens to airline miles during a divorce?
If you and your spouse love to travel, you may have accumulated thousands of airline miles during your marriage. Now that you are heading for a divorce, you may wonder what is likely to happen to these miles. After all, your miles may be a valuable part of the marital...
Financial planning during your divorce
Divorce may put a temporary hold on a lot of aspects of your life. Your finances will undoubtedly feel the impact of your relationship change. Protecting what you have and strategically planning for your future requires careful coordination. Even though you may feel...
What decisions should be included in a parenting plan?
After a divorce, you and your ex-spouse will likely develop a parenting plan for the shared custody of your children. Knowing the most important issues to discuss during the writing of this document will help you both avoid disagreements. It can also help you come to...
What is grey divorce?
As an older couple seeking a divorce, you may feel alone. It might seem like you are among the only people in your age group deciding that a split is the right choice. In reality, though, grey divorce is on the rise and has been for years. A grey divorce involves any...