Any resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, may be familiar with same-sex couples, domestic partnerships and blended families. Blended families exist when two divorced spouses decide to remarry and bring their children together under one roof. While such a setting may...
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Actor seeks lower alimony payments to former spouse
Whereas some spouses in Worcester are worried about the emotional turmoil that comes with divorce, others are concerned about financial stability. In a divorce, as the income and assets are divided between spouses, one of the spouses may experience unfair economic...
Upcoming book focuses on co-parenting with ex-spouse
Even after a marriage ends, it is still possible to keep a family together. The best interests of the child should never take a back seat to the parents' egos. When divorce papers are filed, both spouses should consider the welfare of their children. In Massachusetts,...
Income sources may prove to be important during property division
If legal formality were the only thing needed when a Worcester couple files for divorce, ending a marriage would be very simple. However, in reality, divorce is often complex because of the emotions and different personal interests of the spouses, particularly when it...
Gay couple married in Massachusetts struggles to obtain a divorce
Residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, have witnessed different reforms pertaining to marriage. Massachusetts is one of the few states in the country where same-sex couples can tie the knot. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender married couples in Worcester who are...
Divorce mediation in pet custody battles in Massachusetts
A survey done last year by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers showed that pet custody battles are increasing. Worcester couples who own cats, dogs and other pets could be including such issues in their divorce settlements. Dogs, among the most common pets,...
Child custody dispute leads to kidnapping charges
Marital disputes involving children are common in Massachusetts. In the event of separation and sometimes divorce, a child custody dispute may occur when both parties seek to gain physical custody of their children. A child custody battle can be difficult for...
How to avoid getting too emotional over property division
Like almost everyone, residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, know how hard divorce can be. Property division questions, in particular, often turn contentious because emotions run high when it comes to ownership. Property and assets are categorized as either marital or...
Divorce after the holidays can be good for alimony
The holiday season is supposed to be joyous and cheerful; that is why some spouses who are planning to divorce their partners put the matter aside until after the holidays. It's generally known among matrimonial lawyers that January is a popular time for divorce....
DOMA may affect same-sex spouses in Massachusetts
Worcester and other Massachusetts readers may know that society, just like technology, evolves, including family law issues. Nowadays, non-traditional family settings are becoming more commonplace and more accepted. Some couples live together without being married;...

