Married couples in Massachusetts can accrue decades' worth of assets before one or both spouses decide to file for divorce. The process of separating those assets can often be the most contentious and time-consuming aspect of divorce proceedings. Couples may fight...
Filing a divorce in Massachusetts
A contested divorce happens when either party does not agree to the divorce or the terms and conditions of the divorce. In an uncontested divorce, the spouses can agree on all divorce-related matters. You can file a “no-fault” or “fault” divorce, regardless of whether...
How the 1980 Hague Convention intervenes in child abductions
Child abductions are distressing and devastating situations that affect families worldwide. To help protect children's rights and resolve international custody disputes, the international community established the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International...
4 issues that lead to divorce
Many people don’t get divorced because it’s the right time to do it. Divorce often happens because there’s an issue that can only be resolved through legal means. Some of these issues can be resolved with therapy, but therapy may only prolong the inevitable. When...
Potential post-divorce pitfalls
Divorce represents a quantum shift in family dynamics that impacts everyone touched by the devastation that comes with life-changing events. Upon finalization of the marital dissolution, loved ones begin their journey on a new path while children adapt to a newer...
What are the benefits of virtual visitation?
Virtual visitation refers to the use of technology to facilitate communication and interaction between individuals who are physically separated, such as family members, friends, or colleagues. This form of engagement has become an increasingly popular addition to...
Why should you keep the details of your divorce off social media?
Going through a divorce is undeniably difficult. It’s a big upheaval for everyone involved and is an often emotive and challenging time. It can be tempting to post your upset and frustration on social media, especially if you’re finding it hard to get the support you...
Post-divorce: Can you move with your children?
You and your spouse got married, bought a house, had two children and then decided to get divorced. Initially, when you bought the house, you had planned to stay in that area indefinitely. Now that you’re no longer married, you’re thinking of traveling again – or at...
Can one parent move with the children when they share custody?
A Massachusetts custody order is a court order that carries the full authority of the courts. Parents have to comply with the order established for their family or risk enforcement efforts that could include a reduction in their parental rights or even contempt of...
The process of modifying child custody orders in Massachusetts
When a court issues custody orders specifying how the parents will share parental duties and responsibilities after a divorce, it is guided by the children's best interests. Therefore, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the custody orders...
