Peabody Family Law Blog
The definition and penalties of stalking
Domestic violence in Massachusetts takes many forms and one of the more sinister manifestations is stalking. Like verbal abuse, it is often a category that is misunderstood and not always immediately recognized. A look at the legal definition of stalking and its...
Child custody and demanding jobs
For those who are in the middle of a custody dispute or for parents in the early stages of filing for a divorce, child custody is often a very challenging aspect of ending a marriage. If you have a demanding job, whether your profession takes up a lot of your time and...
How to ensure the money you paid for child support gets counted
People are often concerned about whether they pay child support and how much they end up paying. What not enough parents focus on is how to go about paying it. Because of this, non-custodial parents might give the custodial parent cash for years, only to discover that...
What happens if a custodial parent has to move?
Once the dust settles after a divorce and both parents settle into the parenting plan, it is easy to become accustomed to the new routine. This routine, unfortunately, may not always stay the same. Opportunities come and go and some opportunities may give one parent...
What are the signs of domestic violence?
It can be difficult to recognize when you are the victim of domestic violence at the hands of your spouse or partner. In the first place, behavior that is abusive may not fit your definition of violence. In the second place, the abuse may include a psychological...
What is collaboration and mediation?
Just like there are multiple ways to get married and celebrate a wedding, there are also a multitude of options when it comes to divorce. While you may think that a trial divorce is the only option, this is not true. Depending on the relationship between you and your...
3 key legal considerations for unmarried parents
You may think about child support and visitation in the context of divorce, but these matters are equally important when unmarried couples share children. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts encourages parents to be thoughtful when dealing with the issues that may arise...
Should I try for sole custody?
By far the most common kind of custodial arrangement following a divorce is co-parenting. In this Arrangement, the children commonly live with both parents on a somewhat equal basis and both parents are involved with making legal decisions regarding the children....
Dealing with a 401k during property division proceedings
Many of the different types of assets that are subject to property division proceedings in Peabody have been referenced on this blog in the past. Yet one asset that both parties to a divorce case may not anticipate being included is a 401k account. The funds that go...
3 factors considered for child support in Massachusetts
You tried to keep the marriage together, but you realize that your family will never be the same. Divorce is a tough decision to make. However, once the process is over, it may relieve stress for you, your spouse and your children. Paying child support is a given....
