If you're moving toward a divorce, you want to be very careful about how you spend your money. It's not that spending is prohibited by any means, but certain types of spending can raise some red flags. For instance, you're probably still going to have to pay all of...
Shared custody is a relatively normal arrangement. You and your ex have shared responsibility for your children after divorce or the end of a non-marital relationship. Parenting responsibilities include the obligation to be physically present with the children at...
You may have heard that your spouse doesn't have to agree with you in order to get a divorce. They can say that they don't want one and they can even ignore the divorce proceedings. You can still get divorced through a default divorce. But this may have led you to...
Mediation provides a less adversarial and cheaper way of handling a divorce. However, it does not mean that you should not be protective of your rights. Your spouse could try to shortchange you, and you might end up with less than you deserve when the dust settles....
When you're going through a divorce, it can be difficult to find a custody solution that makes the children happy. If you and your spouse move into new homes, it may seem natural to move the children back and forth on a predetermined custody schedule. But this can be...
There is plenty of research into the effects of divorce on younger children. Yet there is considerably less attention paid to how divorce will affect your children that have turned 18 years of age or older. While you do not need to worry about custody or child support...
Most people think mediation is only available to negotiate divorce matters like property division and spousal support. However, it is also available across a range of family law issues. For example, you and your co-parent can use mediation to agree on child custody...
Shared custody has become the standard expectation in most modern divorces. Overall, the Massachusetts courts put a major emphasis on keeping both parents involved after a divorce. Psychological research has shown the importance of having both parents around for...
You may have had a gift registry for your wedding day that had everything you and your spouse ever wanted. This made it easy for your guests to find that perfect something that made your married life just that much better. You found yourself using your new kitchen...
All co-parents have to find their own way to make the arrangements work. This isn’t going to be the same for all co-parents, so anyone who’s in this position should ensure they find a way to make things as stable as possible for the children. One thing that helps in...
