In Massachusetts, parents have a right to custody following a divorce. The goal is to place the child in both homes equally, but when that’s not possible, the child will be placed more often in the home of the parent who can provide for them more effectively. Fathers...

Effective communication isn't easy, especially for those who have gone through disturbances in their relationships. A couple that has separated and intends to divorce may be in a very bad place. Still, if they share children, they will have to find a way to...

The Fourth of July is a fun holiday that many people spend together with family and friends. There are often fireworks displays when the weather is good, and children and their friends might go to festivals or parties in their local areas. Coparenting on the Fourth of...

If your child is still in elementary school or even if they’re getting into the preteen years, the last thing you’re probably thinking about as you work out your custody and support agreements is who will pay for their car insurance. You’re under enough stress without...

In Massachusetts, it’s important that your child’s custody and visitation orders are set up in their best interests. Your child may have an opinion about what they want, but do you have to listen? That’s something to consider closely as you and your ex-spouse create a...

Generally speaking, family courts prefer to divide custody of the children as fairly as possible between divorcing parents -- but things can happen that cause the court to revisit their decision even long after the divorce is over. There are some big parenting...

One of the first steps that parents must take when divorcing is to broker a custodial agreement that details how you plan to handle co-parenting and other matters related to your child's upbringing. The courts refer to this agreement as a parenting plan. There are...

Smartphones have made instant, on-demand communication the standard. You and your ex have probably maintained constant communication throughout your relationship. Now that you’re divorced, you may not be talking as much. However, when you share children, you will have...

Custody battles are very common in divorcing households. Even parents who have been completely uninvolved often ask for custody because they don't want to pay child support. However, some of those parents will end up abandoning their parenting-time responsibilities...

In the past, the court system viewed women as caregivers more prominently than men. As a result, many fathers faced bias and lost time with their children. Today, the courts believe that children need both parents and that fathers do have as much of a role in their...