Major decisions such as non-emergency medical treatment, counseling, school choice and religious upbringing often come up between custodial parents’ post-divorce. If only one parent has sole custody, they are able to make all the decisions and are deemed the “custodial parent”. It has become more common over the last 30 years for parents to have…
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Debt during divorce
Divorce is already a stressful process to begin with, but sorting out the debts of either spouse can complicate matters even more. This is even more true when they are a surprise. Whether it be finding out about hidden debts from your spouse or confusion around responsibility for one spouse’s student loans debts; It is…
High Net Worth Divorce – What Can We Learn from the Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Divorce
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband of 7 years, rapper, Kanye West. The divorce is “amicable” and “irreconcilable differences” were stated as the reason for the breakup. What lessons can we learn from this celebrity divorce? It’s clear that even among celebrities money doesn’t always bring happiness. And this is just as…
5 Signs that you could be headed for a divorce
If you have been married for any length of time then you realize that communication is an important key to a strong relationship. Whenever that communication breaks down is when you can run into trouble and start to head towards a divorce. Here are five signs that you could be getting a divorce. Working for…
Try This New Tool to Manage Child Support and Alimony
Are you frustrated and overwhelmed with your divorce trying to manage all of the details when it comes to child support and alimony? Well there may be an app for that as the saying goes. And there is. As divorce and family law attorneys we see a lot of tools and aids that people…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Massachusetts?
Many clients who are considering getting a divorce have this question on their mind when they first reach out to our family law firm, “How much does it cost to get divorced?” The cost for a divorce will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the marriage, the break up and how the parties wish to…
Prenuptial Agreements are Like Fire Insurance
Prenuptial Agreements can be delicate subjects, but they can help protect your interests when embarking on a marriage, where one party has significantly more assets than the other. As family law attorneys we encounter many couples that do not see a divorce coming and feel hurt and blindsided by one partner who wants to divorce.…
Understanding the Differences Between Divorce Mediation and Divorce Litigation
Currently in Massachusetts if you file for divorce, you might be waiting for a while to get a court date based on the pandemic. But by using a divorce mediator to mediate your divorce, the process could take a lot less time and at a fraction of the price. In divorce mediation you are in…
How to use Text Messages in Massachusetts Divorce and Custody Cases
In a contentious divorce or custody case, text messages can often be used as important evidence. How can you use them and in what format will they be acceptable to a court? What is the best way you can get them and gather them off your phone so they can be used in your Massachusetts…
Are You Thinking About Getting Divorced? What about a “Sleep Divorce?”
Are you going through a rough patch in your marriage and considering a divorce? It’s possible that you might be able to get a “sleep divorce.” Jacqueline Newman, matrimonial attorney and author of The New Rules of Divorce: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness, has written about how some couples…
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