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When an individual in Massachusetts is considering -- or going through -- a divorce, there may be many questions related to the legal aspects of a divorce that need answers. In many cases, there is confusion about alimony and spousal support that are often believed to...
Massachusetts custodial parents may find that the needs of children change with the pass of time and that court ordered child support is no longer sufficient. For this reason, the family court allows parents to file motions for child support modifications, as long as...
Some nontraditional families nationwide, including some in Massachusetts, are finding out that some family laws related to their circumstances have not been updated. The fact that same-sex couples now have the constitutional right to get married does not address any...
After the Supreme Court ruled about a year ago that all same-sex couples have a constitutional right to get married, Massachusetts couples might have noticed that some family laws have not been updated to accommodate all potential issues. This has led to some legal...
The divorce process is often associated with bitter legal fights while the divorcing parties typically determine the level of contention. Many Massachusetts couples choose to split in a manner that will allow them to continue having an amicable post-divorce...
There are suggestions by groups in Massachusetts, and across the country, that family laws related to paternity issues need changing. They believe the current system is rigged against unmarried fathers seeking child custody, resulting in men having to pay child...
In June 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. However, numerous issues related to other areas of same-sex family law, such as child custody, remain unsettled. Same-sex parents nationwide, including here in...
Some people's expectations of their marriages are unrealistic, and they might end up considering a divorce. However, it is often suggested that careful consideration must be afforded to possible remedies for the situation before taking the final step to file for...
Money plays a pivotal role in almost every Massachusetts divorce, regardless of whether it is an amicable or litigated proceeding. It is often suggested that anybody who is considering divorce become fully informed about the family finances, and also learn the details...
Many people in Massachusetts who consider filing for divorce explore ways in which contentious issues can be resolved without spending large amounts of money and without jeopardizing the existing relationships between parents and children. Most couples also prefer to...
