Peabody Family Law Blog
6 potential benefits of divorce mediation
The idea that most people have of divorce involves going to court and fighting with their ex about who gets the kids, who gets the money and so on. This sounds stressful and intimidating, of course, so many people actually put off divorce because they just don’t want...
What happens to my business if I divorce?
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse work together or co-own a business. Of particular interest is how your divorce can affect your share of marital assets. Separations involving business are usually complex and could make it challenging for you to protect both...
Why more people use prenuptial agreements these days
Prenuptial agreements were once relatively rare, and the average person would likely feel highly offended if their fiance suggested that they execute one before the wedding. You might feel reticent to even suggest a prenup because you worry about how your fiancé will...
Questions your young child may have about divorce
If you have small children, you will be accustomed to answering all sorts of questions on all kinds of topics. When it comes to your divorce, expect plenty. Asking questions is how kids make sense of the world around them and how they learn. Mediation is a quicker and...
Is it worthwhile to try divorce mediation?
If you are your spouse are divorcing, the odds are high that you and your spouse aren’t exactly communicating well right now. If you harbor some hard feelings about what happened in the marriage, it can be particularly difficult to contemplate the negotiations you...
What happens if your ex hid assets from you during the divorce?
You finalized your divorce a few months ago and have since begun to move on. However, after seeing some recent social media posts, you noticed that your ex seems to be doing very well financially and even bought a beach house on the coast. From the images, you can...
Property division in divorce: It’s not all about the house
A hobby you and your spouse used to enjoy together was playing chess. Even though you usually lost, you enjoyed the mental challenge as you both plotted your moves against one another. Now that your marriage is ending, you might be worried that your spouse will...
Divorce and debt: Prepare to protect yourself
When going through the divorce process, you’re likely to spend a lot of time thinking about your assets. Who will get the family home? What will happen to your retirement accounts? Are you entitled to all of the money in your individual bank account? While your assets...
4 tips to successfully co-parent
If you and your former spouse parent coparent, you are among many other families that do the same. The Pew Research Center states that in the U.S., 32% of children lived with an unmarred parent. Even though coparenting is a common experience, these arrangements still...
Is divorce mediation right for your family?
At one time, ending a marriage was pretty cut-and-dried. After filing for divorce, the parties went to court and let the skeletons out of their closet for all to see before receiving the final decree. Of course, this is simplified, but the point is, divorce court was...
