Becoming engaged and planning your wedding should be one of the happiest times of your lives. You are preparing to celebrate your love in front of all those close to you, and you get to look forward to spending the rest of your life with your partner and, perhaps,...
Divorce
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are not just for extremely wealthy people. Everyone who is planning to enters into a marriage should consider the value of having a prenuptial agreement. Some people are reticent to discuss the topic with their fiancees simply because it...
What are the 4 kinds of custody in a Massachusetts divorce?
Getting divorced when you have kids is stressful and even frightening. You may have heard stories about parents who wind up completely cut off from their children as a result of a contentious divorce. If you worry that you might lose out on important time with your...
Are you at risk for gray divorce?
According to some estimates, divorce among adults older than 50 has more than doubled in the United States over the past decade. What factors contribute to the significant increase in so-called gray divorces? Review the common causes of gray divorce to learn more...
How to tell your kids about your divorce
When you married your spouse, you likely did not intend to eventually end your marriage, but divorce is a common experience for many couples. According to Time, after marriage, couples in the U.S. are 39% likely to eventually get divorced. No matter the situation,...
How does Massachusetts determine child custody?
When facing a divorce, your primary concern if you have minor children is where they will live. How will you share time fairly with their other parent and participate in important decisions? Before filing a petition to end your marriage, ease your worries by learning...
Reasons people may divorce in their older years
Divorce was not always as socially acceptable as it is these days. Many older couples would never have considered divorce in their younger years, but now that it is not as taboo, the rate of older people divorcing is going up. According to Forbes, the overall divorce...
What if I am having trouble meeting my child support obligations?
In a Massachusetts divorce, a variety of issues will come to the forefront and could be the foundation for dispute. Even after the case has been decided upon and the orders have been made and agreed to, people can still face challenges. That might include a...
Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Many Massachusetts couples choose to sign a prenuptial agreement. This can be a powerful tool for preserving assets and it can make things much easier in the event of a divorce. Some people say signing a prenuptial agreement is a good way to go into a marriage with...
What is a typical timeline of events in a divorce?
After you and your spouse have made the decision (whether separately or together) to get a divorce, you may be wondering what comes next. Naturally the decision may be a tipping point, but in the scope of divorce proceedings, it's just the beginning. There are several...