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...
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...
Establishing fault in a Massachusetts divorce
Many states do not provide the possibility for an “at-fault" divorce. However, Massachusetts is not one. Massachusetts is one of the few states that has both fault and no-fault divorce options. So, why would one want to place blame? An at-fault divorce can have...
Coparenting and the Fourth of July: Tips for a festive holiday
The Fourth of July is a fun holiday that many people spend together with family and friends. There are often fireworks displays when the weather is good, and children and their friends might go to festivals or parties in their local areas. Coparenting on the Fourth of...
Who will pay for your child’s car insurance after your divorce?
If your child is still in elementary school or even if they’re getting into the preteen years, the last thing you’re probably thinking about as you work out your custody and support agreements is who will pay for their car insurance. You’re under enough stress without...
Will you blindside your spouse if you bring up the subject of divorce?
If you are confident that you want to get a divorce, have you considered where your spouse stands on the issue? In some cases, people know that their spouse also wants a divorce -- even if no one has given voice to the idea yet. They reasonably anticipate their...
Do children have a right to decide where to live after a divorce?
In Massachusetts, it’s important that your child’s custody and visitation orders are set up in their best interests. Your child may have an opinion about what they want, but do you have to listen? That’s something to consider closely as you and your ex-spouse create a...
Can you keep your spouse’s affair partner away from your kids?
Adultery can have an explosive effect on your family. When you discover an extramarital affair, whether through hidden credit card receipts or a confession, you may immediately realize that your marriage is now over. If you choose to divorce after finding out about...
Why do so many divorced parents use parenting apps to text?
Smartphones have made instant, on-demand communication the standard. You and your ex have probably maintained constant communication throughout your relationship. Now that you’re divorced, you may not be talking as much. However, when you share children, you will have...
