Numerous parents in Massachusetts are unable to see their children daily due to court-ordered custody and visitation schedules. This is often a difficult thing to deal with for many non-custodial parents. If you are one of the countless number of parents in this type...
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A divorce agreement really is a business transaction
When one thinks about divorce, the words business transaction probably never come to mind. But the simple truth is, coming to a divorce agreement with which both parties are satisfied is equivalent to successfully completing a business transaction. It is not just...
Massachusetts recognizes 4 different types of alimony
In some divorce cases, though not all, one party may be awarded spousal support. Alimony payments, also referred to as spousal support, will be different in every situation, as certain factors are used to determine the support amount and duration of payments. The...
Laws regarding same-sex divorce
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, the increase in same-sex marriages over the last couple years has been accompanied by an influx in same-sex divorces. It is to be expected. No marriage is perfect, and divorce is sometimes the best answer when a marriage fails to...
Seek a child support adjustment rather than face jail time
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, there are numerous non-custodial parents who are behind on their child support payments. It happens, and when it does, custodial parents have the right to pursue enforcement options in an effort to collect. One form of enforcement is...
Garnishing wages is a form of child support enforcement
There are numerous custodial parents or legal guardians in the state of Massachusetts who may find collecting monetary support from non-custodial parents to be a challenging task. Thankfully, the state offers various enforcement options to help with this particular...
Dissolving domestic partnerships can be a challenge
Living together as domestic partners is a choice many couples in Massachusetts make. There are certainly advantages to this; however, when things do not work out, there are some disadvantages as well. Dissolving domestic partnerships can be challenging. In many...
Shared custody issues? Mediation may help
Child custody issues are pretty prominent in many divorce cases. For parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere, deciding what is best for their children can be a challenge. Shared custody can be a good thing for all involved, but problems in figuring out how it will work...
Have a gifted child? Get more in child support
Providing for children can be a challenging task. It is one thing to meet basic needs; it is a whole other ball game to provide the funds necessary to support extras, such as special talents. In Massachusetts, the amount of child support ordered is determined by a...
Can alimony be adjusted after a divorce is finalized?
Figuring out finances after a divorce can be challenging. Many individuals in Massachusetts may be eligible to receive alimony, which can certainly help them stay on their feet as they work to rebuild their lives. There are times, though, after a divorce is finalized,...

