Divorce means a lot of major changes, including financial ones. It often takes people several years to fully bounce back from a divorce. Between the costs involved and the painful process of splitting their assets up with their ex, the financial fallout of divorce can...
Consumers are being advised to do their online holiday shopping early and buy what they can find in the stores as supply chain issues around the world are creating shortages and delays of everything from toys to furniture. If you’re a newly separated or divorced...
Some people create prenuptial agreements because they worry about what might happen if they divorce, possibly because they've already been married once before. Other people ask their fiancé to sign a prenuptial agreement because they have specific assets that they...
Divorces are often very contentious and emotional times. This can make it difficult for parents who share children to co-parent, especially in the early days. It’s imperative to remember that getting off to a positive start with your co-parenting can help both you as...
In recent years, mediation has become a popular divorce solution for a multitude of reasons. Choosing mediation instead of litigation can keep your costs low and help you maintain control over the exact outcome in your divorce. Mediation can also make shared custody...
How much child support someone has to pay depends on the needs of the children in the family, the income of both parents and the standard of living previously. How long someone pays child support depends on numerous conditions, as well. If there is a child with...
Most parents who receive child support on their child's behalf are well aware of some of the basic expenses that it's intended to cover. These include housing, food and clothing. They can also use child support for other costs associated with child rearing, such as...
We speak about divorce mediation frequently in our blog because we have seen the many benefits it offers Peabody, Massachusetts families. It is private, less stressful and usually faster than litigation. At the same time, there are some situations in which mediation...
You and your ex both share custody of your children. This is true in both a physical and a legal sense. In other words, the children not only split their time living with each of you, but you each have a right to make decisions for the children -- such as where they...
When assessing the pros and cons of divorce, you need to understand how it will affect your finances. While you might give anything to escape your marriage, leaving with nothing would be a mistake. Massachusetts divorce courts use the principle of equitable division...
