Some same-sex couples who fought for the right to marry in Massachusetts and across the country may have been shocked and disappointed to win that right only to have their marriages come to an end. While it may be a sad reality that same-sex spouses have as much...
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Man who lied about income to avoid child support caught
Providing the money one's children need to cover basic necessities and some extra expenses can be challenging for many parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Numerous individuals who know they will have to pay child support following the end of a marriage or...
What are the goals of divorce mediation?
When getting a divorce, there are a few ways to go about it. It is possible for each party to have their attorneys negotiate terms. It is possible for couples to take their cases to court. Finally, it is possible for couples to take the issue into their own hands and...
Child support can be used for all sorts of expenses
When Massachusetts couples decide to end their relationships, there are a lot of little details to iron out. Who will keep what? Who will pay for what? Who will the children live with? Who will pay child support, and what can the money be used for? The last questions...
Have questions about alimony?
When getting a divorce, it is normal to have questions. There is a lot at stake, and you just want to make sure you understand everything that is happening and are making the best decisions for you. One area of divorce that Massachusetts residents may have questions...
A woman’s search for child support landed her in jail
There is nothing wrong with wanting to make sure one's children are provided for. Unfortunately, many custodial parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere find collecting child support to be much harder than it should be. Those ordered to pay may lack income or have a...
Modifying child custody plans: The Jolie-Pitt case
Parents in Massachusetts and elsewhere who are going through the divorce process may find figuring out what to do with the children harder than they expected. Child custody plans can help or hurt parental-child bonds. A prime example of this would be the Jolie-Pitt...
Does going the mediation route mean I don’t get an attorney?
You and your spouse are getting ready to go through the divorce process in Massachusetts. You've heard about mediation through some friends and think it may be a good way to go, but you do have some concerns. One question that you have in particular is: Does going the...
Do child custody issues have to be addressed in court?
Massachusetts couples choose to end their marriages, partnerships, relationships or unions all the time. When children are involved, reaching agreeable child custody terms can be a bit of a challenge. When it is, some people may believe that the only way to resolve...
Post-divorce finances and kids’ higher education
Numerous parents in Massachusetts would love to help their children pay for college someday. Unfortunately, divorce can affect finances and make such a goal seem almost impossible. Can anything be done to ensure money is there for college, even when dealing with...

