On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Jun 17, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | May 15, 2020 | Child Custody
One of the greatest challenges that any couple can face when their marriage is dissolving is determining who will have custody of the child. One of the fundamental principles followed throughout the country is that the court will always look for the best interest of...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Apr 8, 2020 | Child Custody
In Massachusetts and other states, parents in the midst of a divorce are typically thinking of convenience when they are contemplating the right custody schedule. When it comes to an even custody split between the parents, it often means that the children end up...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Nov 11, 2019 | Child Custody, Divorce Mediation, Family Law Mediation
Mediation can be faster, less expensive and more confidential than a contested divorce. But more important than anything else, it can also lead to the best outcome for your children if you come prepared. Maintaining cooperation with your partner can be vital to the...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Oct 18, 2019 | Child Custody
Among the countless apps you can find in Google Play or Apple’s App Store are applications to help you buy groceries and cars here in Worcester, as well as apps to help you find a job, restaurant, pet and even a spouse. And if you are a parent facing a divorce, you...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Oct 16, 2019 | Child Custody
In Massachusetts, parents may receive physical and legal custody on a joint or sole basis. For those parents sharing custody under a true joint custody agreement, they may not be able to move outside the state and maintain their current agreement. Consulting the court...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | May 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Being a teenager is difficult. Most adults, if given the opportunity to go back to their teenage years for a do-over, would say no thank you. People are happy to move on from that awkward stage in life. Divorcing parents of teens in the state of Massachusetts need to...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Apr 24, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Parental alienation is something with which too many Massachusetts residents are familiar. This is where one parent does or says things to his or her children in an effort to harm their relationship with the other parent. This kind of behavior can ultimately lead to a...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Mar 22, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Sharing custody of your children with your ex is not always the easiest thing to manage. Parenting plans are put in place with the hopes that they will be good long-term, but sometimes, they end up needing changing. With Massachusetts residents starting to get their...
On behalf of Barbara J. Katzenberg, Attorney at Law | Jan 17, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
With divorce rates being relatively high in Massachusetts and the United States in general, blended families resulting from remarriage are becoming the new norm. Being a stepparent is not always the easiest of things. It takes time to build a relationship with...
