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Parents who are trying to co-parent successfully need to ensure that they have effective communication about their children. It’s not always easy to handle these situations because of the emotional turmoil that comes with divorce, but finding ways to speak to each...
Life can get a bit more complicated after a divorce, especially for parents. They often have to share custody of their children. This could include physical custody – where the child lives – and legal custody, which focuses on making decisions – like where the child...
When parents divorce or separate, one of the key financial issues they need to address is who will claim their child or children on their tax return. Claiming a child as a dependent can result in significant tax benefits, including eligibility for the Child Tax...
Dealing with a co-parent who consistently violates custody orders can be stressful and emotionally draining. Whether it’s missed pick-ups, last-minute cancellations or outright refusal to follow the agreed-upon schedule, these violations disrupt your time with your...
For many people, securing a fair economic outcome is a top priority in any pending divorce case. They want to hold their spouse accountable and to obtain the resources necessary to rebuild their life after the divorce. Unfortunately, some people don't play fair when...
Divorce is almost never an easy endeavor, but for those who are nonconfrontational, it can be particularly daunting. As such, a fear of conflict or confrontation may lead some to shy away from asserting their rights or interests during the settlement process. However,...
One of the questions your kid(s) will have upon learning about your divorce is where they will live. Before custody decisions are finalized, you can tell them you don't have adequate information yet. But once you have a schedule, you should inform them sooner. Here...
Massachusetts judges have a choice of several types of alimony they can order, depending on the purpose of it. For example, is it to give the lesser-earning spouse a chance to become financially independent or to reimburse them for sacrifices they made for the other...
Deciding on a parenting time arrangement after a divorce or separation is not usually a straightforward undertaking. One increasingly common arrangement is 50/50 parenting time, where each parent has an equal amount of parenting time with their child. If you and your...
More often than not, when parents divorce, one of them ends up moving out. This can be a daunting process, particularly for the children. Children like stability and the transition to living between two homes can be difficult. Nonetheless, children can settle in and...
