Are you considering a divorce or have you recently gotten divorced? If you have been wondering what an Estate Plan is and whether you should have one, especially during the challenging time of divorce, the answer is yes. Here are some articles from the estate planning and divorce attorneys at Amaral & Associates…
Divorce
Financial Planning For and During a Divorce
A divorce brings about many changes in a person’s life. One of the most significant changes is the financial impact of a divorce. Spouses go from having a combined household with (usually) two separate incomes, to living apart, and supporting themselves on their own. If you are contemplating a divorce, or have already filed for…
How to Divorce a Narcissist
Divorce can be a taxing process for anyone, no matter what the circumstances. Divorcing a narcissist can be even more complex and emotionally draining and usually leads to a high conflict divorce. A high-conflict divorce can be more expensive, time consuming, and have detrimental effects on one’s mental health and that of the children. There…
The Benefits of Settling Your Divorce or Family Law Case Outside of Court
All divorce and family law cases are stressful and emotional. Sometimes the first instinct of parents and spouses is to tell their ex “See you in court.” Although it can be emotionally satisfying to have your day in court and have your case heard by a Probate and Family Court judge, it may not be…
What You Should Know Before You File for Divorce In Massachusetts
Divorce can be a confusing and complicated process. Negotiating your way through the court system can be difficult, particularly if you don’t have the assistance of an attorney to guide you through the system. Here are some facts and other things you should know about filing for divorce in Massachusetts. A vast majority of divorces…
Is Online Dating More Likely to Lead to Divorce?
A survey has found that couples who meet online are more likely to get divorced. The good news about marriage forged via dating apps is that it can bring people together. The bad news, according to this research is that these marriages may be more fragile and likely to fail. The reason is assumed to…
Parenting Class Requirements for Divorced Parents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has done away with mandatory parenting classes for divorced parents. Some considered this process archaic, as divorce has become widely socially acceptable and is not necessarily detrimental to a child’s happiness or development. The time when it can be appropriate is during a contested divorce, where custodial or financial decisions cannot be…
Financial Infidelity In Marriage or Divorce
In the age of cryptocurrency, mobile banking apps, mobile payment apps, and compulsive shopping or gambling issues, financial infidelity may be a major threat to a marriage. It can involve romantic infidelity, having a boyfriend or girlfriend on the side that you’re spending money on or not being true about where the money is going.…
Hidden Business Assets in Divorce
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every facet of daily life and it has intense repercussions on personal and business finances. For couples facing divorce post Covid, there can be hidden assets and accounts which can impact alimony. A spouse may be dishonest about the state of their finances, and one of the best ways to…
Vaccination and divorce
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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