It is standard practice for parents to share custody when they divorce. Each parent receives a certain amount of overall parenting time and a degree of legal authority. They may also have some financial responsibility in the form of child support. Ideally, even...
Divorce
Can a teenager refuse to see one parent post-divorce?
A divorce inevitably means major changes for a family. When there are children in the household, many significant adjustments are necessary during and after divorce. Parents transition from living full-time with their children to a shared custody arrangement. If the...
What is the purpose of a QDRO during a divorce?
Trying to navigate the family law system can feel like learning an entirely new language. People preparing for divorce have often never had to go to court before and know very little about the process ahead. Particularly when they have remained married for years and...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in Massachusetts?
Choosing to divorce is a life-altering decision. Those who end their marriages have to prepare to divide their property. They may face costs related to the divorce itself and major changes in their day-to-day lives after the end of the marriage. It is therefore...
5 issues that may arise during a gray divorce
A couples who have stayed married for years may have very complex relationships because of what they have experienced together. They may also face very complicated divorces if they decide they do not want to stay married. A gray divorce involves people over the age of...
Can a criminal conviction keep a parent from seeking custody?
People arrested for alleged criminal activity are often anxious about the future. They worry about taking the case to trial. They also worry about what might happen if they plead guilty. Different offenses may carry a variety of different penalties ranging from...
What should spouses consider during the property division process?
People who are married often accumulate assets and debts throughout their marriage. If they decide to end their marriage, they then have to go through the process of splitting everything up. Some people go into the marriage with a prenuptial agreement in place. Others...
What are co-parenting, parallel parenting and bird’s nest parenting?
Parents who are divorcing have to determine what type of parenting arrangement they’ll utilize moving forward. This determination is often influenced by the relationship between the adults because each approach employs varying standards for communication, compromise...
Can people still retire comfortably after a gray divorce?
Married couples often spend years saving together, partially with the aim of being able to afford retirement. It is easier to maintain an independent household without full-time income when two people save together and share their expenses. Those considering divorce...
5 warning signs of a divorce
People usually only marry when they earnestly aspire to spend the rest of their lives with another person. The average spouse takes that commitment seriously and might even fight to save their marriage during times of hardship. However, many people end up feeling...