Talking to children about the complexity of divorce can be difficult for parents. You can’t exactly keep the kids in the dark about the upcoming changes, but knowing what to say – and what not to say – can be really hard. With that in mind, here are a few places to...
How is marital property divided in a Massachusetts divorce?
Whether you were married for one year or 30 years, chances are you have accumulated property during the course of your marriage – and all that has to be divided when you divorce. Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state. This means that marital assets are...
How will your adult children take the news of your divorce?
When people discuss the impact on children when their parents get divorced, the conversation naturally goes to how it affects young children. They rely on their parents for everything and a difficult divorce can have lasting impacts on them as they grow up. Having...
Is moving out of the family home during the divorce advisable?
Make no mistake, divorce even under the best of circumstances is a very difficult undertaking. Sharing the same living space with someone you no longer love (or resent) can be anything but bearable. But should you leave the marital home before the divorce is...
Can wages be garnished for child support?
When someone is ordered to pay child support by a family court, they must adhere to that order. Many people do not want to pay child support, or may even feel like they shouldn’t have to. But as long as there is a binding court order on record, they have to follow it...
5 mistakes to avoid during your divorce
A lot happens in a divorce. Beyond dealing with the emotional burden, you also need to keep an eye on countless details, from dividing assets and determining custody arrangements to settling financial disputes. Amidst it all, it’s easy to slip up and make mistakes...
3 tips for divorcing with an only child
Having an only child often comes with challenges that parents didn’t expect. If you and the child’s other parent decide to divorce, there are going to be some points to consider. One of the most important things to think about in the case of an only child is making...
Is your spouse no longer committed to your marriage?
Marriage in itself is a major legal and emotional commitment. Sometimes, couples go into it with the best possible intentions, but the relationship just isn't meant to be. Marriage can be tough at times and it takes a lot of commitment. Both partners need to be able...
Are you ready for the year of firsts after your divorce?
A person who decides to end a marriage might assume that life will be marvelous once the divorce is done. While it’s true that you might be happier as a single person, there are some points that you have to consider about how you’ll handle the divorce. One of the...
Hidden assets in a divorce
Marriages requires a high element of trust to function. Often they fail when one of the parties breaches that trust. These breaches can extend to the divorce process itself, in particular, the division of marital assets. Sometimes one spouse tries to conceal marital...