With summer barreling along, parents’ thoughts are turning to their children's return to school. While having someone else look after them for much of the day may come as a great relief, those parents who are divorcing may have an important question on their minds....
Can a parent who shares custody plan a family trip to Florida?
Divorce can put a lot of pressure on parent-child relationships. Parents may start looking for ways to bond with their children and make positive memories after the end of a marriage. A vacation could be the ideal opportunity for making new memories and bonding. Over...
Reasons a judge may consider supervised visitation
Family court judges in Massachusetts strive to order the most fair and beneficial outcomes for children involved in custody disputes. As such, they may consider supervised visitation in cases where there are concerns about the safety, well-being or development of a...
3 types of documentation that may support a modification case
The custody terms set by a judge when parents litigate their divorce reflect what the judge believes would be in the best interests of the children. It is common for parents who do not receive an equal allocation of parenting time to want more. Oftentimes, they have...
Handling a co-parent who insists on outspending you at Christmas
If this is going to be your first Christmas co-parenting your children across two homes, you’ve likely been focused on working out a schedule that will allow each of you to enjoy the holiday season with them. Whether you’re still working on the details of your...
Do you have the right to move with your children after divorce?
During your divorce, you may have had a plan for your children’s custody arrangements. In your mind, you might have thought that moving to a new home would be a good idea and then considered moving out of your city to be closer to family. The environment would be...
How to handle the holiday season during your divorce with kids
Holidays are a stressful time of year for adults, even if they are something that children look forward to with enthusiasm. Parents are the ones responsible for producing holiday magic, budgeting enough to accommodate traveling and gift-giving, preparing those big...
Planning for a special needs child in a divorce settlement
Divorce, even a simple one, can be one of life's most taxing experiences. If a child is involved, the experience can become even more stressful. And if the child has special needs, the experience may seem to tax the emotional resources of both parents beyond their...
Options for how to divide a family business in a divorce
Massachusetts couples who own a family business together but are ending their marital or personal relationship have many important options to consider when it comes to what they want to do with the business moving forward. This decision can have a huge financial...
How would an offshore account be treated in a divorce?
The idea of an offshore account may connote some sense of mystery or even inherently illegal activity. However, the reality is that offshore accounts are simply bank or investment accounts that are held in foreign countries. Residents of Springfield, Massachusetts,...
