It can be thrilling to raise children in a home with both parents. But when a marriage is not working despite trying different measures, this paradigm may shift. Staying in a relationship for the kids has been a debatable matter for years. It has both its pros and...
Co-parenting doesn’t end when your child goes off to college
Whether you put off getting a divorce until your child went away to college or you were divorced years before they reached that milestone, you and your co-parent are likely no longer dealing with a custody agreement. That means your child can decide where they want to...
Handling a co-parent who insists on outspending you at Christmas
If this is going to be your first Christmas co-parenting your children across two homes, you’ve likely been focused on working out a schedule that will allow each of you to enjoy the holiday season with them. Whether you’re still working on the details of your...
Is your inheritance separate property in a Massachusetts divorce?
You probably recognize that some of your property is marital, which means that you share ownership of it with your spouse. The home where you live is marital property, as you probably both are on the mortgage and on the title for the property. You may share retirement...
Division of marital property in a Massachusetts divorce
Marital property comprises all assets acquired by a couple during their marriage. It includes real estate, stocks, bank accounts and even retirement accounts. When you divorce, you are entitled to a share of the marital assets. The amount you will end up with depends...
Is money a source of disputes in your marriage?
The beginning of a relationship can be an exciting time with little turbulence and this often extends to the start of the marriage as well. But the truth is, even the strongest of marriages hit some rough patches. What’s important is how couples communicate with one...
Is your current custody agreement no longer suitable?
When you go through a divorce as a parent, your top priority is usually to get matters related to child sorted out. Ideally, you and your spouse will have been able to come up with a suitable arrangement in an amicable manner. Failing that, the court probably stepped...
3 sets of people that can make divorce easier for your child
As spouses and adults, you need to make the correct choices for yourselves regarding your marriage. If that means you need to divorce, then so be it. Yet as parents, you know your decision will affect your children too. Seeing the two key adults in their life split up...
3 ways to support a child with suffering grades after divorce
Researchers have long attempted to quantify the impact of divorce on children. Doing so can be a challenge as children in different family circumstances respond differently to the stress of a divorce. Factors ranging from age to the relationship the child has with...
Is a “birdnesting” arrangement right for your family?
If you’ve been exploring various shared child custody options, you may have come across the one called “birdnesting” or some variation of that name. While birdnesting isn’t typically a long-term custody arrangement, it can be a temporary solution for separated or...
