For the last few months, you and your spouse have been talking about getting a divorce. You finally reached the point where you’re sure that it’s going to happen. The next step is to tell your children. If you want to make this go as smoothly as possible, what should...
Valid Reasons to Modify a Custody Arrangement
Custody arrangements are designed to support the best interests of the child. However, life circumstances can change. In Massachusetts, a parent must show a material and substantial change in circumstances to request a custody modification. The court will also...
How personal debts can impact divorce proceedings
Divorce proceedings require that people separate their finances. That process usually involves a carefully-negotiated division of assets and spouses sharing responsibility for certain debts. Financial obligations frequently become points of contention during divorce...
Could your job make you more likely to divorce?
High-stress jobs can adversely affect couples’ marriages, both the National Center for Family & Marriage Research and the U.S. Census Bureau concluded. In fact, for some professions, the divorce rates exceed half of all marriages. Below are the top five...
