A Brighter Future Is Within Your Reach
Some divorcing couples in Massachusetts are able to reach amicable agreements on contentious issues. In many cases, this is achieved with the help of divorce mediators. However, the circumstances of families vary, and in some cases, the only option is litigation. This...
Regardless of how amicable a divorce is, it is never easy. There are many important decisions to make at a time when emotions are likely in turmoil, some of them detrimental to post-divorce financial stability. Along with child custody issues, deciding what to do...
Whenever individuals in Massachusetts consider surrogacy, they must also carefully consider all eventualities related to it. All parties must be fully informed of the legalities of such an agreement, and it is not uncommon for those who rush into surrogacy to run into...
Divorces used to involve a court battle in which – in many cases -- two spouses had their private affairs publicized and their futures determined by a judge who had little insight into the dynamics of the family. Fortunately, other options are available, and...
The rising number of divorces of older couples in Massachusetts and other states is the subject of many media speculations. It is said that one-quarter of marriages of couples older than 50 years of age end in divorce. Regardless of whether that is an accurate figure...
The interpretation of laws related to same-sex relationships is still a matter of confusion and uncertainty in many states. One of the issues that raises many questions involves spousal support, also known as alimony. Massachusetts same-sex couples may want to consult...
Imagine a situation in which a Massachusetts parent has to choose between two children. Most parents would say that it would be an impossible choice to make; however, those same parents might be those who expect their children to choose between two parents in the...
When celebrities get divorced, their financial agreements are often aimed at allowing both parties to continue living the lifestyles to which they became accustomed during marriage. Alimony is typically based on the income of the higher-earning spouse -- among other...
For some Massachusetts individuals, their divorces can be the most traumatic experiences of their lives. There are ways to prevent individuals from being overwhelmed by feelings of regret, loss, failure and resentment during the time leading up to the divorce and...
The feelings of anguish, anger and pain experienced by some divorcing couples in Massachusetts can be overwhelming. Although acceptance may come over time, negative feelings may jeopardize their abilities to create parenting plans that would allow co-parenting without...
