Child Custody

When parents who share a child decide to divorce or separate, it is inevitable that the subject of child custody will come up. There is no doubt that emotions can soar high during the child custody trial.  But, while to err is human, it is important that you avoid...

Divorce may be a turning point for any family, but ideally, it should not affect your parent-child relationship. You still have legally enforceable rights as the parent to the child, even if you do not bear physical custody. It means that your co-parent cannot cut you...

While there are many important issues to be settled during a divorce, such as child custody, matters do not necessarily have to be settled in an adversarial fashion. Conflict throughout a separation tends to be counterproductive, and it can also impact the well-being...

Child custody disputes can get complicated. Who ends up with the children and for how long can take a lot of time and energy to resolve when the couple cannot agree on things. The courts always put the children's interests first, and either parent may feel disgruntled...

Getting a divorce was something that you knew you had to do, but what you weren’t as prepared for was getting one during a busy holiday season. With the holidays coming up quickly, you know that you’ll have to work regularly and still make time for family events and...

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...