Online Divorce Mediation.Com™ (ODM) was created by an experienced family law attorney who was tired of seeing families torn apart, both emotionally and financially, by the contested and insanely expensive divorce process. His goal was to make getting a divorce more dignified, yet do so in a quick, simple, and inexpensive manner. At the same…
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What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is an alternative to fighting in court with your spouse through attorneys. Divorce mediators do not have to be certified, nor do they have to be attorneys. At Amaral & Associates, P.C., our mediators are not only certified, but are also experienced family law attorneys who will guide spouses towards reaching an agreement…
The Legal Status of Parent Coordinators in Massachusetts
Parent Coordinators are commonly used in child custody and parenting matters in Massachusetts to facilitate resolving disputes between parents on issues relating children of divorce and children born out of wedlock. The Parent Coordinator typically acts as a referee to rule on any disputes, or works more like a mediator to help the parents negotiate…
The Important Difference Between a Merging and Surviving Separation Agreement
It is not uncommon for a spouse to want to modify certain provisions of his or her Separation Agreement after a divorce. As time goes on, circumstances will most certainly change for the former spouses. However, not all Separation Agreements are modifiable. Before a spouse files a modification action, it is important to ascertain whether…
Important Documents a Spouse Should Bring to a Consultation with a Divorce or Family Law Attorney
If you are thinking it has come the time to file for divorce, or any other important family law matter, there are certain types of documents a spouse or parent should always bring with him or her when meeting with a lawyer for the first time. Being prepared with these documents can assist an attorney…
What Happens When a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement is Invalidated in Massachusetts
Both prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements can be valuable tools for spouses. It can give guidance regarding the division of assets and support in the event of a divorce or a spouse’s death. It gives some predictability and certainty, which is not always guaranteed in the circumstances of a divorce in which there is neither…
What a Divorce or Family Law Attorney Can Do That a Spouse or Parent Can’t Do on Their Own
When a spouse is going through a divorce, or a parent is going through a custody or child support battle, it can be a stressful time in that person’s life. Navigating through the family court process can be confusing under the best of circumstances. If the case is very contentious, then this only makes the…
Paying for Children’s College Costs After a Divorce
In a divorce, it is not uncommon for child-related issues to be disputed. Issues such as child custody, parenting time, and child support, can become very heated and contentious issues. However, there are other important issues related to children that can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten in a divorce. One example of this is paying…
Calculating Child Support When One Parent is Unemployed or Underemployed
In Massachusetts, child support is calculated based upon the Child Support Guidelines. The Child Support Guidelines use a mathematical calculation to determine a child support obligation based upon each parent’s gross weekly income, as well as the number of children for the child support order. When these numbers are entered into the formula, a number…
The Importance of Reviewing and Updating Your Estate Plan
Many people do not want to think about their mortality and the fact that someday we will all pass away, however, it is important to think about this and have an estate plan prepared for when the day comes. An estate plan typically includes a Last Will and Testament, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney,…
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