Numerous factors go into determining how much child support one co-parent must pay the other. Even if you and your spouse are working out your support agreement yourselves, there are basic factors you’ll need to consider, as will the judge when they sign off on the...
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Hiding assets during a divorce is illegal
Your spouse might hide assets during a divorce because they do not want them to be part of the property under division. Doing so may prevent you from getting your fair share of the marital property in consideration. Both parties must be forthcoming with their...
Is your marriage headed for divorce?
Getting married comes with the expectation that the union will last forever. While that does happen, there’s a chance that it will end in a divorce. This isn’t something that most people want to think about; however, understanding the signs that there are problems in...
What are your custody rights when ending a same-sex relationship?
Same-sex couples in Massachusetts technically have the same rights as heterosexual couples do. However, there are a few gray areas when it comes to same-sex divorces that can make people feel nervous about filing. Heterosexual divorces and custody proceedings have...
Do Massachusetts courts monitor how parents spend child support?
Think about how hard it would be to monitor the spending habits of millions of single parents in America. As you might imagine, it would be virtually impossible. Instead, states must assume that custodial parents are using child support funds correctly for the care...
Divorce does not have to be acrimonious
Emotions may run high during a divorce process. Separation may bring up resentment or anger between the parties involved, especially when it plays out in court. Should you and your partner wish to avoid the finger-pointing that comes with a divorce trial, you may want...
How much will it cost to divorce in Massachusetts?
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...
It’s not too soon to coordinate holiday gifts with your co-parent
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...
3 kinds of assets that could lead to a prenuptial agreement
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...
Badmouthing has no place in raising children
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...