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A Massachusetts custody order is a court order that carries the full authority of the courts. Parents have to comply with the order established for their family or risk enforcement efforts that could include a reduction in their parental rights or even contempt of...
When a court issues custody orders specifying how the parents will share parental duties and responsibilities after a divorce, it is guided by the children's best interests. Therefore, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the custody orders...
Talking to children about the complexity of divorce can be difficult for parents. You can’t exactly keep the kids in the dark about the upcoming changes, but knowing what to say – and what not to say – can be really hard. With that in mind, here are a few places to...
Whether you were married for one year or 30 years, chances are you have accumulated property during the course of your marriage – and all that has to be divided when you divorce. Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state. This means that marital assets are...
When people discuss the impact on children when their parents get divorced, the conversation naturally goes to how it affects young children. They rely on their parents for everything and a difficult divorce can have lasting impacts on them as they grow up. Having...
Make no mistake, divorce even under the best of circumstances is a very difficult undertaking. Sharing the same living space with someone you no longer love (or resent) can be anything but bearable. But should you leave the marital home before the divorce is...
When someone is ordered to pay child support by a family court, they must adhere to that order. Many people do not want to pay child support, or may even feel like they shouldn’t have to. But as long as there is a binding court order on record, they have to follow it...
A lot happens in a divorce. Beyond dealing with the emotional burden, you also need to keep an eye on countless details, from dividing assets and determining custody arrangements to settling financial disputes. Amidst it all, it’s easy to slip up and make mistakes...
Having an only child often comes with challenges that parents didn’t expect. If you and the child’s other parent decide to divorce, there are going to be some points to consider. One of the most important things to think about in the case of an only child is making...
Marriage in itself is a major legal and emotional commitment. Sometimes, couples go into it with the best possible intentions, but the relationship just isn't meant to be. Marriage can be tough at times and it takes a lot of commitment. Both partners need to be able...
