In Massachusetts, divorcing couples must divide their marital property and assign their debts between spouses. Couples can make a fair arrangement on their own, or a judge or arbitrator can decide on their behalf if they cannot reach an agreement. Learn more about the...
People may decide to seek mediation during the divorce process. As they select a mediator, there are several factors they should consider. Mediators may have diverse backgrounds. According to Money Crashers, some mediators may have a background in family law, while...
Sometimes during divorce proceedings, a judge may rule that certain disagreements go to mediation, while they focus on more challenging issues where the two parties are less inclined to agree. A type of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is generally a cheaper...
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...
When it comes to getting a divorce, there are a number of options open to Massachusetts residents. Why? A one-size-fits-all approach to ending a marriage simply does not work. This week, this column will discuss all of the divorce options available, including divorce...
Are you thinking about ending your marriage? Are you worried about dragging things out in court? Guess what? Massachusetts residents do not have to litigate their divorce cases. For some couples, mediation may be a better way to get through the dissolution process....
Numerous Massachusetts residents who are looking to end their marriages do not want to go to court. Divorce mediation may be a good fit for some couples and will allow them to keep their cases from going to trial, but it may not work out so well for others. How can...
Divorce litigation is not a thing of the past, as numerous individuals in Massachusetts still need to go to court to resolve certain issues regarding their dissolution settlements. However, more people are choosing to forgo litigation and are turning to divorce...
After the weeks, months or even years of working out a divorce agreement, you would think that you would not have to revisit it. The terms have been set and that is it, right? Well, what happens if you have a post-divorce dispute that needs resolution -- such as over...
When figuring out how to approach one's divorce, it is easy to get overwhelmed at the options that are actually out there. There is more than one way to divorce. For Massachusetts residents who are looking for a nontraditional route, divorce mediation may be the...
