Divorce

Money disagreements can cause a significant strain on a marriage. Differences over spending, debt, saving or financial priorities may eventually lead some couples to consider divorce. If this is what you are currently facing, understanding the nuances of the topic...

For parents, managing a move to a new location after a divorce is an emotionally complex and stressful process. When life changes require a move, you must focus entirely on your child's best interests. Success requires careful planning, early communication and...

When you are going through a divorce, the financial weight often feels just as heavy as the emotional transition. You may be worried about credit card balances, the mortgage or car loans that were once shared responsibilities. It is a stressful time, but understanding...

Discovering that a spouse was unfaithful is an emotional turning point. It often brings a wave of betrayal and questions about what comes next. In the middle of this stress, it is vital to separate the emotional hurt from the legal reality of divorce in Springfield....

Going through a divorce while owning a family business creates unique challenges. How can you protect your professional legacy during a personal crisis? Crucial factors in business valuation and division In Massachusetts, the court views a business you have started or...

When divorce becomes inevitable, the question "What happens to our house?" quickly moves to the forefront. Massachusetts couples have three primary strategies for handling the marital home. Each option has distinct financial and practical implications worth examining...

A restraining order is essentially a court order prohibiting certain behaviors. Most people are familiar with restraining orders issued to address domestic violence or stalking. People who have experienced abuse or harassment can ask the courts to protect them....

Are you close to becoming an empty nester? Maybe one of your children is already in college, and the other is a senior in high school. You have spent two decades being a parent, but that is all going to change dramatically next year. You are going to become an empty...

Gray divorces have been growing more common in the United States. For instance, for those over 65 years old, the divorce rate has tripled over the last three decades. Even for those who are simply over 45, divorce rates have been trending up, while younger couples...

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...