When you and your spouse part ways, there can be many heart-wrenching moments. Breaking the news to your kids about the demise of your marriage can feel crushing for all of you. Putting away the mementos of your relationship, such as photos from your wedding, may...
Can your spouse tell you that they won’t get divorced?
It takes you a while to decide that you want a divorce. It's not something that you talk about with your spouse, because you can see that they're happy with the relationship the way that it is. You're not, however, and you want to leave. When you get to that point,...
Dealing with custodial interference
Child custody disputes can get complicated. Who ends up with the children and for how long can take a lot of time and energy to resolve when the couple cannot agree on things. The courts always put the children's interests first, and either parent may feel disgruntled...
Handling Christmas as a first-time single parent
Getting a divorce was something that you knew you had to do, but what you weren’t as prepared for was getting one during a busy holiday season. With the holidays coming up quickly, you know that you’ll have to work regularly and still make time for family events and...
What can you do if your ex-spouse violates child support orders?
It can be frustrating bearing parental financial responsibilities alone despite the existence of a child support order. In some instances, some parents let their differences come between them and their obligation to support their child financially. However, for the...
3 ways to financially prepare for your divorce
Many aspects need to be settled during a divorce, including child custody, visitation, and property division. Often, the process can be stressful in terms of the impact it may have on your finances. However, there are steps that you can take to prepare for this next...
For a fast divorce, what’s the best thing you can do?
Say you want to get a divorce, and you have one goal: You’d like it to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. You want to end the relationship and spend as little time doing it as possible. There are some factors you can’t control. Divorce with children may take...
When can you ask the Massachusetts courts to lower child support?
Paying child support is one of your most important responsibilities as a parent in Massachusetts. However, the amount of support that you have to pay could sometimes cause you financial stress. The family courts do their best to balance the needs of a parent with the...
Do fathers have a right to custody after a divorce?
In Massachusetts, parents have a right to custody following a divorce. The goal is to place the child in both homes equally, but when that’s not possible, the child will be placed more often in the home of the parent who can provide for them more effectively. Fathers...
How long do you need to live in Massachusetts before a divorce?
Most states have a waiting period before you can file for divorce, forcing you to live within the state for a substantial amount of time. You generally cannot just drive to another state and file for divorce if you prefer their divorce laws, for instance. You have to...
