Peabody Family Law Blog
Discovering yourself after your divorce
Getting a divorce is probably never something you anticipated when you first got married in Massachusetts. In fact, you may have spent considerable time trying to correct the problems in your marriage to get past the disagreements that were causing you and your spouse...
Why choking must be taken seriously
When it comes to domestic violence, certain acts point towards a higher chance of homicide. For example, domestic abusers who strangle or choke their spouses are more likely to murder them in the future. This evidence was so compelling to the U.S. Sentencing...
How do you construct a fair and equitable property settlement?
When you obtain a divorce in Massachusetts, the law requires you and your spouse to divide your marital assets and debts between you in a manner that treats each of you fairly and equitably. But what exactly does fair and equitable mean? Unfortunately, this term...
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...
