Peabody Family Law Blog
What are the options for a Massachusetts divorce?
From navigating complex legal and financial decisions to making life-altering choices that will affect the future of the whole family, even the idea of divorce can seem overwhelming. For many couples, however, separation is ultimately the best decision for everyone...
How to divide the family home in a divorce
When you and your spouse purchased your Massachusetts home, buying real estate together was a high point in your marriage. Now that you are divorcing and that real estate is one of your most significant assets, you may both be wondering how best to divide the value....
3 tips for asking for a prenuptial agreement
Asking for a prenuptial agreement can be a sticky situation. Nobody wants to go into a marriage thinking that it will not last. This makes it awkward then to create a Massachusetts legal document that prepares for a divorce. However, having this type of agreement is...
What is the purpose of child support?
Child support can be a contentious matter in a divorce. Whether you pay it or receive it, the most important thing to keep in mind is why it is necessary. Money Crashers explains that child support is your financial obligation to your child when you are not the parent...
Can a marriage survive infidelity?
All marriages have their ups and downs. However, infidelity is often hard for marriages to bounce back from. Cheating behavior destroys the trust between couples, and unless both parties work toward rebuilding this trust it's likely that the union will ultimately end...
Could a false accusation of domestic violence happen in your divorce?
Facing a domestic violence charge is very upsetting when you know you have not done anything wrong. It is especially difficult if you are in the middle of a divorce. When you find yourself in this situation in Massachusetts, you not only want to prove your innocence...
Are inheritances protected from property division?
Massachusetts adults often receive a significant inheritance from their parents and naturally want to hold on to it through whatever challenges life presents. That is why when divorce looms on the horizon, people may worry about the fate of their inheritance. Whether...
Can prenuptial agreements be considered invalid?
Massachusetts couples sign prenuptial agreements in the hopes of guarding their assets in the event their marriages do not survive. Prenuptial provisions can also resolve many questions in advance of a divorce so that the divorce process is not prolonged and...
2 things to know about moving out of state and child custody
Child custody is often a contentious topic. It is one of the most difficult parts of a divorce, and if parents are never married, then it is also a difficult situation. Things can get more complicated if you or the other parent wishes to move out of the state of...
What are the types of custody arrangements?
Making custody decisions regarding your children is often the most difficult part of a divorce. After all, they are innocent bystanders in the whole process, but the impact on them is nothing minor. It is up to you and your spouse to ensure any custody arrangements...
