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If you want to seek sole physical and legal custody of your children during a divorce, know that this may become a high-conflict case. Most parents do not want to give up all custody rights, and the courts generally prefer to split up custody, as well. They want to...
Divorce is the ultimate way for a married couple to decide to divide their lives. It’s a way of stepping back and declaring that you’re going to go your separate ways and do this on your own from now on. If you’re parents, though, there is one more thing you need to...
When going through a divorce, you’re likely to have concerns about property division. While there are many assets subject to division, it’s your family home that typically moves to the front of your mind. The question of what will happen to your family home in divorce...
Every child custody case, no matter where or when it occurs, is decided based on what’s in the best interests of the child. Most states have a fairly specific list of things that family judges are supposed to consider (although there’s often leeway for judges to...
Divorce can often provoke a kind of scorched-earth approach in the spouses ending their marriage. They may be ready to burn their whole life down in order to start fresh. That approach can stop you from being overly sentimental when it comes to things like asset...
Child support is often a divisive issue in modern Massachusetts divorces. The parent receiving support on behalf of the children probably feels like the amount they get doesn't come anywhere close to covering the costs incurred by the children, while the parent paying...
Custody and visitation issues are the part of a divorce that every parent dreads. That anxiety you feel can be compounded by not knowing what to expect as you move forward. Here are a few things you should know: You can craft an agreement that will suit both of you If...
While the total number of divorces has declined in the United States over the past 20 years, the divorce rate of people in their 50s and older has steadily grown. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the U.S. divorce rate dropped 18%...
The divorce process can be challenging on multiple levels. It can be emotionally devastating and tough to see beyond the present. The life you built together with your spouse is over, and it can be hard to come to terms with the unknown. There are many tough...
The holidays can quickly become the most stressful time of the year, especially when you’ve got shared custody matters to figure out. But before things drag you down, grab onto that holiday spirit and start making arrangements. Positive coparenting can be crucial for...
