If your child is sick during the holidays, one of the most difficult things to deal with is how you are going to adjust. They may be home from school or have a tight schedule going between homes for Christmas Eve, Christmas, Hanukkah or other important events. As a...
How long does child support last in Massachusetts?
If the court orders you to pay child support after a divorce, the goal is to offset the costs that your ex is facing while raising the child. For instance, maybe they have custody 70% of the time and you have it 30% of the time. Your ex may earn less than you and also...
How to handle the holiday season during your divorce with kids
Holidays are a stressful time of year for adults, even if they are something that children look forward to with enthusiasm. Parents are the ones responsible for producing holiday magic, budgeting enough to accommodate traveling and gift-giving, preparing those big...
When external pressures lead to marriage, divorce can soon follow
In many cases, divorce comes after a previously happy marriage begins to decline. The couple did intend to stay married when they tied the knot, but things changed over the years. Eventually, they realized it was time to end it. However, there are also cases where...
Is your ex interrupting your time with your child?
“So honey, how was your week?” Your daughter is about to answer when her phone rings. It’s her mom. Again. Your daughter looks at you, mouths “Sorry, dad,” and answers the call, not wanting to upset her mother, or in case it is something urgent. When you divorced, you...
Working too much can lead to divorce
Time is limited. Everyone starts each day with the same 24 hours. That’s all. Choosing how to use that time defines much of what life looks like for each person. For those who work excessively, it means that they’re giving work far more attention than anything else....
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...
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,...
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...
