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When parents separate or divorce, there are few documents as important as the parenting plan. A well-crafted plan can reduce conflict, provide structure and ensure the child’s needs are prioritized. Whether you’re creating a plan voluntarily or via court order, it’s...
You have been seeking a new job. Not only would a higher income benefit you, but you believe it would also be helpful for your children. You and your spouse are divorced, and you want to increase your income so that you can also increase your child’s standard of...
Traditional co-parenting involves communication and cooperation. Parents work together to act in the best interest of their children. They communicate regularly about social, medical and educational matters. They provide support for one another when unexpected...
A restraining order is essentially a court order prohibiting certain behaviors. Most people are familiar with restraining orders issued to address domestic violence or stalking. People who have experienced abuse or harassment can ask the courts to protect them....
During custody proceedings, the focus is usually on what is best for the children. Judges typically try to give both parents an opportunity to spend time with the children and make decisions about their upbringing. For most families, two actively involved parents is...
There are two main forms of custody that parents must divide between themselves or ask the courts to split when they separate. Physical custody is often the focus during custody negotiations. Parents want to spend as much time with their children as they can. Legal...
Are you close to becoming an empty nester? Maybe one of your children is already in college, and the other is a senior in high school. You have spent two decades being a parent, but that is all going to change dramatically next year. You are going to become an empty...
If you want to change a custody or parenting-time order in Massachusetts, the law requires more than just being unhappy with the current plan. The court will only make changes if two conditions are met. First, there must be a material and substantial change in...
Divorce can be especially hard for parents who have been homemakers or the main caregiver for their children. You may have spent years raising your kids and managing the home, often putting your own career on hold. When it comes time to negotiate alimony and child...
Custody orders in Massachusetts explain how parents should divide their rights and responsibilities regarding their children. The time that parents spend with their children depends on the terms of a custody order. Custody arrangements also dictate the division of...
