Divorce is almost never an easy endeavor, but for those who are nonconfrontational, it can be particularly daunting. As such, a fear of conflict or confrontation may lead some to shy away from asserting their rights or interests during the settlement process. However,...
How long do alimony obligations last in Massachusetts?
If you were the breadwinner during your marriage, you’ll likely be required to pay spousal support after you divorce, especially if your spouse sacrificed their career to serve as a homemaker or is unable to work due to a disability. Your legal team – and the courts,...
Can your spouse just ignore your divorce filing?
You tell your spouse that you’re thinking about divorce, and they inform you that they are “never” getting divorced. They say they won’t go along with it, and that’s when you know that this isn’t going to be an amicable process. It is going to be contested. You move...
Temporary divorce orders offer interim (or long-term) stability
When wading into the turbulent waters of divorce, don't be surprised if you find yourself in need of fast solutions to pressing divorce concerns. Fortunately, you may be eligible for a temporary solution in matters that cannot wait until the end of your divorce....
3 potential reasons for the rise in gray divorce
In recent years, there’s been a shift in divorce rates. For most people, these rates have been going down. But gray divorce has shown a consistent rise. A gray divorce is just when people are in their 50s or 60s. They may be couples that got married decades before and...
How many couples get divorced within the first year?
Maybe you realized that the marriage was a mistake by the wedding reception – or maybe it took a few months. Either way, you have yet to make your first anniversary and you already want out. Is your situation unusual? Not at all. While there are no exact figures on...
Does a prenup mean you’re going to get divorced?
A prenuptial agreement allows couples to discuss certain outcomes before they get married. They can consider what would happen to their assets if they get divorced. This helps them to define ownership percentages or decide how to split up financial accounts. People...
Do you have to sell your business due to divorce?
As joint business owners, you and your spouse have been working together for years. You started the company together and you are co-owners. This makes it convenient to work together, and this is your main source of income. That’s why, when your spouse asks for a...
What’s the number one predictor of divorce?
Forget about the size of the wedding or the age at which someone got married – statistically speaking, the number one thing that predicts a divorce is whether or not a couple has a lot of financial disagreements. This is not the same thing as having financial...
4 questions children may ask about a divorce
When parents get divorced, kids often have a lot of questions. It’s important for parents to keep these questions in mind when having conversations about the upcoming divorce process. But what are children going to ask? It may be much different than what adults would...
