On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jul 30, 2020 | Divorce
Many individuals think that their divorce is going to be a joyful occasion — especially when they’re the person who wanted it. While it is true that there are positive aspects to ending a tumultuous marriage, there are some hidden losses that you should...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jul 17, 2020 | Divorce
Your divorce is a very personal process. If you’re an inherently private person, you may not feel like discussing the situation with your boss at all. Here’s why you should have that conversation anyway and how to do it in a way that doesn’t damage your standing on...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jul 7, 2020 | Divorce
When you were going through your divorce, your financial situation wasn’t good. You needed at least a few hundred dollars more each month to make ends meet and to live at a standard that was even remotely close to what you were used to with your spouse. At the time,...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jun 3, 2020 | Divorce
Have your conflicts with your spouse been escalating? If tensions in your household have been rising over the last few months, you may be hoping that a summer vacation will help ease the stress level and put you and your spouse back on track. Well, think again....
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | May 21, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce litigation can take months to resolve, leaving many important issues hanging in limbo for Massachusetts couples and children. In an ideal divorce, the couple has already addressed these matters, but few divorces qualify as ideal. What can couples do right...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Apr 16, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is the legal process of dissolving your marriage. A big part of what happens during divorce involves the courts separating your financial life from your ex’s. The courts will divide both your assets and your debts in accordance with Massachusetts state...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Feb 17, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce can often provoke a kind of scorched-earth approach in the spouses ending their marriage. They may be ready to burn their whole life down in order to start fresh. That approach can stop you from being overly sentimental when it comes to things like asset...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 18, 2019 | Divorce
While the total number of divorces has declined in the United States over the past 20 years, the divorce rate of people in their 50s and older has steadily grown. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the U.S. divorce rate dropped 18%...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 15, 2019 | Divorce
The divorce process can be challenging on multiple levels. It can be emotionally devastating and tough to see beyond the present. The life you built together with your spouse is over, and it can be hard to come to terms with the unknown. There are many tough...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 6, 2019 | Divorce
Telling your child about your divorce can be a painful and challenging experience. Children often don’t understand the situation or know how to manage their feelings. They may feel confused and afraid of what will happen to them after you separate. Although the...
