In many cases, divorce comes after a previously happy marriage begins to decline. The couple did intend to stay married when they tied the knot, but things changed over the years. Eventually, they realized it was time to end it. However, there are also cases where...
Working too much can lead to divorce
Time is limited. Everyone starts each day with the same 24 hours. That’s all. Choosing how to use that time defines much of what life looks like for each person. For those who work excessively, it means that they’re giving work far more attention than anything else....
The hidden losses that you can experience during a 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 prepare for...
What happens to spousal support when you move in with someone else?
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,...
A look at temporary orders in a Massachusetts 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...
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...
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,...
What are ‘weekly expenses’ in a Massachusetts divorce?
Previously on this blog, we talked about the fact that those Massachusetts residents filing for divorce will have to complete a financial statement and submit it to the court. The purpose behind this is to allow the court to determine the financial situations of both...
What is a ‘financial statement’ in a Massachusetts divorce
When a couple in Massachusetts decides to dissolve their marriage, there are many issues to be considered. Because it can be an especially emotional and stressful time, parties to a divorce may feel like putting off certain actions that need to completed to move the...
