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Sticking with ordered custody arrangements post divorce or separation can be a challenge sometimes. Things come up, and every now and then there may be need to be flexible with parenting plans. This, however, is very different than one parent purposely interfering...
In some divorces in Massachusetts, the spouse who earns most will go to any lengths to avoid providing financial support to a former spouse. Only when one spouse asks for support will the court consider ordering alimony, and then only after holding a hearing to...
Ending a Massachusetts marriage will never be easy, and the prospect of having one's private affairs discussed in court may be daunting. However, for couples who still have respect for each other and who are on speaking terms, there is an alternative to litigation....
A prenuptial agreement will not determine how long an intended Massachusetts marriage will last, nor is it signed with a future divorce in mind. A prenup can set forth everything each spouse brings into the marriage and the manner in which assets will be treated in...
Trying to provide proper care for children as a single or divorced parent can be a financial challenge. Regular child support payments from the noncustodial parent can help ensure that the best interests of the child are protected. Failure to pay can lead to legal...
Years ago, marriage was a distant dream of gay couples nationwide, including in Massachusetts. While same-sex divorce is a current problem for many, as far back as the 1970s, same-sex family law and gay marriages were not even considered. However, creative ways were...
While most Massachusetts people would likely not want their private affairs to be made public during divorce proceedings, there is a lot to be learned from the divorces of celebrities where even the tiniest details are often published. When comparing two cases...
Years ago, many same-sex couples got married in Massachusetts because it was not yet legal in their own states of residence. This caused legal problems for those whose marriages broke up later. A current child custody fight involves a mother whose partner adopted a...
People in Massachusetts who are in need of financial assistance after a divorce are free to ask for it. While the alimony laws of the state are quite lenient, the court will require the applicant to justify the need. Alimony is allocated regardless of the applicant's...
Massachusetts parents who are separated or divorced and want to relocate may want to prepare themselves for a complicated process. When a parent with child custody wants to move to another city or state, there will be legal procedures that may even include a court...
