When parents clash over serious legal issues like child custody, the stress and fear of what is at stake can cause some to make unwise decisions and missteps. In modern custody cases, these mistakes often play out online. With this in mind, it is crucial to understand...
Can job loss lead to a custody modification in Massachusetts?
Losing your job brings financial stress and uncertainty, especially when you share custody of your children. You may wonder whether this change allows you to request different parenting arrangements. Massachusetts courts recognize that circumstances change and certain...
Custody plans for a child with special needs
When you separate from your spouse, protecting your child's health and daily comfort comes first. Massachusetts courts focus on keeping established care plans and daily routines steady for your child. If a proposed schedule creates unnecessary disruptions, a judge can...
How do Massachusetts courts evaluate custody arrangements?
When parents divorce or separate, deciding where a child will live and how parenting responsibilities will be shared can be challenging. When parents are unable to reach an agreement, a Massachusetts court may intervene to determine which custody arrangement is in the...
Who gets the kids on holidays? 3 ways to make co-parenting work
Holidays bring joy and excitement, but they can also create stress for parents who share custody. While many families look forward to traditions and time together, questions often come up about where the children will spend each holiday. These moments can feel even...
Can your disability lead to the denial of custody of your child?
A parent’s disability doesn’t automatically give grounds to deny custody. Massachusetts courts take various factors and circumstances into account before arriving at a decision. Even so, as a parent with a disability, you still might face challenges in the court. How...
Why one parent shouldn’t ignore the other’s custody cancellations
Parents negotiating shared custody arrangements often seek as much time as possible with their children. However, once the family starts acclimating to the new schedule, one parent may not be as consistent as they should be. They may cancel their parenting time with...
When divorce involves children, stability comes first
Divorce is rarely a simple process, but when children are involved, that process is even more complicated. Parents are often trying to process their own emotions while also worrying about how every decision will affect their kids. In the middle of change, children...
Tips for handling transfer day with your children
Every aspect of a child's life changes when their parents go through a divorce. They're faced with dealing with situations that they wouldn't have had to deal with otherwise. The reality of living between two homes is one of those. For some children, the day when...
Why parenting plans matter
When parents separate or divorce, there are few documents as important as the parenting plan. A well-crafted plan can reduce conflict, provide structure and ensure the child’s needs are prioritized. Whether you’re creating a plan voluntarily or via court order, it’s...
