Peabody Family Law Blog
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...
Divorcing? There’s no clean break if you share children
Many people view divorce as a complete break with their ex. While this is true for some people, it isn’t even close to the way things will happen if you share children. You’ll still have to deal with your ex on a lot of things if you have children together, especially...
Do you believe your ex is hiding assets ahead of a divorce?
Your property division agreement should be a fair and equitable split of the assets you’ve acquired throughout your marriage. However, sometimes people don’t play by the rules. Occasionally, one spouse may attempt to hide assets from the other. If you believe this is...
The right mindset for child custody mediation in Massachusetts
Like most aspects of divorce, you have multiple options. Fight about it or talk about it and reach an agreement. While Massachusetts judges will decide things for you if they have to, they would rather you and your spouse work it out yourselves. As long as your...
Can I claim part of my spouse’s business in divorce?
You make a mental note to yourself: Next time you fall in love, choose someone who does not own their own business. Fed up with playing second fiddle to your spouse’s company, you decide to divorce. Does this mean you will be entitled to a portion of their business?...
Special considerations for divorcing in your 60s
This year has allowed many people to reflect on what they have achieved in life, where they are now and what they want for their future. If you are nearing retirement age, one of the decisions you may reach is that you need to enjoy life while you can. To do so may...
4 Big advantages of choosing divorce mediation
Going through a divorce is never an easy process to navigate. But while traditional divorce proceedings are known for pitting two people against each other, more and more people are turning to divorce mediation as a more amicable approach to dissolving their marriage....
Do you know how to live with your ex-spouse in harmony?
Depending on your current financial health and your life circumstances, it may not be easy for you or your ex-spouse to move out of the marital home. The two of you agreed to remain in the house together, but you may struggle to do so harmoniously. Divorce Magazine...
5 grounds for modifying a Massachusetts child support order
In uncertain economic times like these, Massachusetts residents often struggle to pay monthly bills. If you have lost your job, experienced a reduction in hours or otherwise cannot keep up with your child support obligations, you should know when it is appropriate to...
