Divorce is an intimidating and complicated process. It affects the individuals involved immensely, emotionally and financially. Even if you feel the divorce is in your best interest, there will likely be a grieving process as one chapter of your life ends and another...
Weighing the pros and cons of divorce
The decision to get a divorce is a significant one. Many people in Massachusetts who are contemplating getting a divorce agonize about the decision for months, if not years. Sometimes they are certain that a divorce is the right decision, while at other times they may...
Military divorce in Massachusetts
Divorces that involve at least one member on active duty in the United States military can be significantly different from a divorce in which neither spouse is one active duty. Moreover, Massachusetts laws create several special issues for couples in which one or both...
Don’t face Massachusetts military divorce issues alone
These days, divorce is a common enough event, but that doesn't mean that people aren't going to have questions about it. On the contrary, many people do not have much experience with divorce law. There is also a lot of incorrect and misleading information floating...
Special issues may affect military divorces
Any divorce in Massachusetts can raise important and complicated family law questions, even when the couple is of relatively modest means. Because they are already in a unique situation given their careers, military members and their families have some additional...
Helping Springfield business owners through a difficult time
People in Springfield, Massachusetts, probably do not have to be told that divorce is a hard process to go through emotionally and financially. For that matter, even a separation that for whatever reason does not involve a formal divorce can be hard. This is...
Is January aptly named “Divorce Month?”
There is a common conception in Massachusetts and elsewhere that January is the primary month in which people start the process of getting a divorce by filing the necessary paperwork. While there is some truth behind the nickname "Divorce Month," as will be explained,...
The house isn’t always worth the fight
For many couples in Massachusetts, the family home is a place full of memories and, at least at times, a place where one feels secure and safe. Financially, it is also a valuable investment, as many ordinary residents of Springfield have a lot, even the largest share,...
Does Massachusetts recognize legal separation?
Unlike many other states, Massachusetts has no formal process for legal separation. If a married couple wants to have a formal breakup, then their option is, generally speaking, to obtain a divorce. Otherwise, a couple who wishes to separate, but still remain married,...
Don’t get blindsided by tax problems after a divorce
For those who are not prepared during a divorce or other breakup, experiencing tax fallout can feel like getting the wind taken out of them. In other words, they may be blindsided, that is, totally unprepared to account for thousands of dollars in additional tax...
