NORTH ANDOVER FAMILY LAW BLOG
Facts divorcing parents should know about child custody
Getting a divorce brings a myriad of complicated decisions for families, especially when children are involved. Many issues must be addressed, starting with where your children will live and how their expenses will be paid. When parents split up, the divorce decree...
When can child support be recalculated?
Life is always changing, so it makes sense that child support payment amounts can change too. However, some parents do not seek child support modifications because they do not realize when it is appropriate to do so.If you or your ex-spouse have experienced a change...
How can I minimize my taxes after divorce?
Alimony -- or spousal support -- is a necessary but contentious aspect of Massachusetts family law. In the past, those who were ordered to pay support could at least deduct the payments from their taxes, while their ex-spouses claimed the payments as income and paid...
What happens to my separate bank accounts during divorce?
Protecting personal property is a priority for most people in Massachusetts, and getting married usually does not change those feelings. Younger adults are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements to define which property is separate and which is marital, which...
Protect your post-divorce finances
Money is a significant source of stress for many people in Massachusetts. That stress may even feel amplified during periods of uncertainty or significant life transitions, such as divorce. Protecting post-divorce finances is a priority for most people, but how to go...
How will a judge decide the custody arrangement for my child?
Every child custody decision should be made with your child’s best interests in mind. However, parents often disagree on what a child’s best interests are.If you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement regarding child custody, then a judge must set the...
My ex got fired in the middle of our divorce, what should I do?
Most people in Massachusetts are understandably worried about what their finances will look like after a divorce. For those who earned less than their soon-to-be ex-spouse or who stayed home to care for children, things like alimony and spousal support can be...
Divorce is different for millennials
Popular media tends to paint a very one-dimensional picture of what it looks like to end a marriage. While movies and TV shows might ultimately reflect how many people in Massachusetts view divorce, the reality could be much different. Not only is divorce unique for...
How your child may react to your divorce—and what to do about it
With all the headache of figuring out how your life will change in your divorce, it may be easy to forget that it affects other lives too. Your child is going through a lot of change as well.If you don’t consider how your decisions impact your entire family, it...
Filing for your 2nd divorce? Keep these things in mind
Deciding to end a marriage can be a complicated matter. Even when a person is no longer happily married, it can be an emotional matter to file for divorce. Many people are also concerned about various financial matters, and parents might feel worried about how to...
