Springfield, Massachusetts, Family Law Blog
High conflict divorce can impact children
Divorce is an event that sometimes causes the worst side of adults to come out. Each side might dig their heels in and fight for what they think they’re due. While this is just human nature, it’s something that can have negative impacts when there are children...
The hidden losses that you can experience during a divorce
Many individuals think that their divorce is going to be a joyful occasion -- especially when they're the person who wanted it. While it is true that there are positive aspects to ending a tumultuous marriage, there are some hidden losses that you should prepare for...
Will you pay child support on your stepchildren after a divorce?
There are thousands of blended families in Massachusetts, and a fraction of them will eventually wind up in divorce court. When you marry someone who already has kids, those children become part of your family. Your attachment to them may have helped you remain...
How much should you keep your divorce out of your office?
Your divorce is a very personal process. If you’re an inherently private person, you may not feel like discussing the situation with your boss at all. Here’s why you should have that conversation anyway and how to do it in a way that doesn’t damage your standing on...
What happens to spousal support when you move in with someone else?
When you were going through your divorce, your financial situation wasn’t good. You needed at least a few hundred dollars more each month to make ends meet and to live at a standard that was even remotely close to what you were used to with your spouse. At the time,...
How can you prove that it’s time for a custody modification?
When life circumstances change, your custody arrangements may need to change too. Especially if you currently don't have very much parenting time or have visitation instead of shared custody, when your life starts getting better, you may want to ask for more time with...
With schedule changes at work, custody schedules can be disrupted
This year, custody has been tough. During the school year, you lost your job. Suddenly, you were rushing around trying to make ends meet and still needed to afford to care for your child. You were fortunate and got a new job right away, but the new schedule conflicts...
Can a summer vacation save your marriage?
Have your conflicts with your spouse been escalating? If tensions in your household have been rising over the last few months, you may be hoping that a summer vacation will help ease the stress level and put you and your spouse back on track. Well, think again....
Co-parenting tips that will keep you on the right track
Everyone has their own reason for wanting a divorce, but anyone who goes down this path does so with the idea of creating a better life in the future. While you focus on the details of your divorce, you should come to grips with the reality that you’ll be co-parenting...
A look at temporary orders in a Massachusetts divorce
Divorce litigation can take months to resolve, leaving many important issues hanging in limbo for Massachusetts couples and children. In an ideal divorce, the couple has already addressed these matters, but few divorces qualify as ideal. What can couples do right...
