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...
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...
Social media can hurt your divorce proceedings
If you are going through a divorce, it is crucial to be aware of the potential consequences of your social media activity. How can posting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter negatively impact your divorce case? What are the risks of using social media during a...
3 ways to make custody exchanges easier on the children
If you are like most recently divorced parents, you probably hate the idea of seeing your ex several times a week to exchange custody. However, that is exactly what will likely happen after your divorce. It can be hard for people to co-parent calmly, especially right...
These mistakes can hurt your child custody case
When parents who share a child decide to divorce or separate, it is inevitable that the subject of child custody will come up. There is no doubt that emotions can soar high during the child custody trial. But, while to err is human, it is important that you avoid...
Do you have the right to move with your children after divorce?
During your divorce, you may have had a plan for your children’s custody arrangements. In your mind, you might have thought that moving to a new home would be a good idea and then considered moving out of your city to be closer to family. The environment would be...
