The Child Custody Order Process in Massachusetts
When couples decide to separate, or when a separation occurs because one of the partners decides to quit for reasons of their own, one of the more difficult sets of...
Property Separation in a Massachusetts Divorce
Property Separation in a Divorce in Massachusetts The longer a married couple has been together, the more likely that they have acquired property together and their financial affairs have become entwined. This...
Vacation Time After Divorce in Massachusetts
Vacation Time After Divorce in Massachusetts Couples who have a divorce have to think about what they are going to do with their joint children after divorcing. The younger the...
Living Apart as Grounds for Divorce in Massachusetts
Living Apart as Grounds for Divorce in Massachusetts Divorce is rarely as pleasant a procedure as the marriage that preceded it, although for at least one, and probably both spouses,...
How Common Law Couples Can Protect Themselves in Massachusetts
Like everyone else, you have probably heard the term “common law marriage,” at one point or another. But, what does it actually mean? First, let’s deal with the myths: Everyone...
How Divorce Can Affect Estate Planning In Massachusetts
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. You’ve told your family and friends, hired an experienced Massachusetts divorce attorney and, last but not least, you have...
Social Media and Divorce Custody Cases
Rules of Evidence determine what type of documents and testimony are allowed by the court as evidence during a trial. Generally, these rules are fairly relaxed in family law proceedings—meaning...
What Factors Do I Need to Consider Before Moving My Child Out-Of-State?
Family relocation cases involving a request to move out-of-state are no longer a rarity. But, in order to be successful, any request will need to be properly planned, prepared, and...
What Happens at a Massachusetts Family Court Pre-Trial Hearing?
Some family law cases, especially highly contested divorces and child custody cases, will need to go to trial to be resolved. However, only a small percentage of family law cases...
Four Approaches to Navigating a Divorce in Massachusetts
When you are contemplating divorce, there is a lot that you need to consider. After your divorce, your life will be different in many ways. And just thinking about all...