Peabody Family Law Blog
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...
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...
