Divorce is undeniably a tumultuous experience for any couple, regardless of how amicable the dissolution may be. It is very easy to get caught up in our own roller coaster of emotions, as well as with the challenges of navigating the divorce process itself. It is important to remember there are innocent bystanders sitting on…
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What You Should Know About Wills
APPOINTING AN EXECUTOR You should appoint an executor in your will. An executor locates heirs, lists property, pays debts, and distributes property to your heirs. A relative or friend can serve as your executor, but you should consider using a professional executor (such as a bank or trust company) if you have a large or…
Divorce financial planning: 8 tips to get what you need in a divorce
What should you do if you are in the middle of a divorce but feel at the end of your rope? When you simply can’t take another day of nasty texts with your spouse or another day in mediation, it may seem like there is no end in sight. As a divorce financial adviser, I’ve…
Massachusetts Bill Could Ban Sex During Divorce
Looking to get back into the dating pool or lose yourself in the throes of passion? If you’re in the midst of a divorce and living with children in Massachusetts, dating or having sex at home could soon be banned until all divorce proceedings are finalized, pending the passage of a new bill. In order…
Divorce Sucks and Life Goes On
When you hurt beyond hurt. And it feels like your heart has shattered into a thousand tiny pieces. The dream of your life obliterated when you found out he’d been sleeping with someone else. You curl up on the floor, knees pulled inside your chest, tears spilling down your face. How easier it would be…
Grieving the gray divorce
As divorce rates among adults 50 and older continue to hit an all-time high, adult children of long-time married couples can find themselves shocked when their folks announce they’re splitting — and find themselves grieving with few places to turn. People, including the adult kids themselves, often assume “parental divorce won’t hurt an adult child,”…
How Social Networking Can Be Used Against People in Family Law Cases
Some of the most popular places on the Internet are “social networking sites.” It is easy for people to create their own pages and add personal information. Sharing your pages or passing interesting or humorous pages you come across to others can be great fun. It can also become a serious problem if your stories,…
Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce
Dog trainer and walker Adina MacRae says that when she got divorced five years ago, “there was never a debate over who was going to get the dog. My dog wouldn’t even leave the property with my ex-partner.” But dog custody for separating couples is not always so clear-cut. “I’ve seen many couples for whom…
FINDING A GOOD DIVORCE LAWYER
Millions of men and women go through divorce proceedings every year and yet many give little thought to finding a lawyer that will best meet their needs. While a good lawyer will lead you through the divorce quagmire and hopefully get you the best possible results, the wrong lawyer can create more problems and add…
Collaborate or Mediate Your Divorce?
When considering friendlier alternatives to divorce litigation, you should understand the differences and similarities of the options available to you. Specifically, mediation and collaboration are two popular forms of alternative dispute resolution that might sound similar in theory but have different practical implications. You should choose according to a style that most caters to your…
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