Parents in Massachusetts who fall behind on child support payments could face wage garnishment at some point. Wage garnishment arises from a court order that seizes a portion of wages until debts have been fully paid off. A study that analyzed the anonymous pay data...
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Making parenting decisions with the child’s well-being in mind
As many Massachusetts parents can attest, raising children after divorce can present challenges. Most parents are committed to putting the well-being of their kids first. Experience shows that the way divorced parents interact with their children and with each other...
What parents can do in divorce if a child is not safe
During a divorce in Massachusetts, one parent may become concerned about the other parent's behavior around the child. In some cases, it could endanger the child's safety. This was the case with one father who was worried about his wife's drinking when they separated...
Common scenarios addressed by prenuptial agreements
Although Massachusetts couples who are planning to walk down the aisle are likely focused on love and companionship, the act of getting married ultimately creates a financial union as well. When divorces happen, they must disconnect the partners' financial ties....
What happens to your business in a divorce
Divorce heralds a number of changes for Massachusetts couples. If you own a business, figuring out its fate in the property division process will likely be a top priority for you. If your business counts as a separate asset, you may have a better chance of keeping it...
Researchers say divorce risk higher for cohabiting couples
Living together before marriage could raise a Massachusetts couple's divorce risk over the long term, according to a study that was published in the September edition of the Journal of Marriage and Family. Researchers used data from the National Surveys of Family...
Personality traits that could undermine a marriage
Certain personality traits could eventually erode happiness between spouses in Massachusetts and result in divorce. This is especially likely when a spouse fails to address their bad habits or recognize the needs of their partner. According to psychologists, some of...
How jobs can cause divorce
A Massachusetts couple considering divorce might also reflect on the various causes of the situation. In some cases, employment might play a part in the issues that develop. A study from two Stockholm University researchers reveals that jobs in certain industries can...
Determining child support in a joint custody case
In many child custody cases in Massachusetts, parents end up with shared physical and legal custody. For joint custody cases, the parents share all of the responsibilities of raising their children. This often includes sharing the financial obligations associated with...
3 of the most common divorce myths
Divorce can be a complicated, stressful and overwhelming process for some people. Nobody gets married and anticipates they will later be separating from their spouse and negotiating property division. With divorce rates hovering around 50 percent, this is the reality...
