Ending a marriage is a challenging undertaking, even when the process is amicable. For those who are divorcing a narcissist, the entire process can be a nightmare. Narcissists often engage in manipulative and vindictive behaviors, which can turn what could be a...
Divorce
Divorces among those over 50 are on the rise in Massachusetts
Discussions about divorce often involve significantly outdated ideas. Those preparing for divorce or talking with friends about it may discuss divorce with ideas that are actually decades old. For example, the idea that divorce is an issue for those who get married...
What happens to a pet in a contested Massachusetts divorce?
Some couples maintain a positive relationship even when they decide to divorce. The spouses can move forward with an uncontested divorce in which they mutually agree to specific terms for support, property division and child custody matters. Many Massachusetts couples...
Helping your child talk about your divorce with others
Most people give considerable thought to if, when and how they’re going to tell various people in their lives about their divorce. Of course, telling your children is probably your personal main focus, if you have kids. Then you need to navigate how to tell your...
Tips for co-parenting during school breaks
Juggling family responsibilities is a challenge, and when parents live separately, this challenge can be intensified, especially during school breaks. Winter holidays, spring vacations and the long stretch of summer all come with the prospect of fun for the children,...
Does an engagement ring have to be returned during a divorce?
An engagement ring can be a major financial investment. Some people even take out a loan that they have to pay back for months or years to be able to afford one. They could invest thousands of dollars in it, and, especially if they are young, it may be one of the most...
3 warning signs your spouse is about to file for divorce
When people get engaged and then say their wedding vows, they typically sincerely intend to follow through on the promises that they’ve make to each other. However, changes in either spouse or in the relationship they share could eventually make the idea of spending a...
Some tips for co-parenting a teen who’s learning to drive
Divorcing when you have a child in their teens can be easier in some ways than having a younger child. Learning to co-parenting a teen, however, means grappling with more than some particularly challenging realities. One of them is helping your child learn to drive....
3 behaviors that may constitute the dissipation of marital assets
Getting married often means sharing everything from housing and children to financial responsibility with a spouse. Unfortunately, some people eventually come to regret their decision to combine their finances with those of another person. When couples divorce, they...
Is alimony part of every divorce?
When your marriage is ending, money becomes a very big issue. It takes money to start over and money to live – and there seldom seems to be enough to go around. Money becomes an even bigger issue, however, when one spouse is less economically stable or affluent than...