NORTH ANDOVER FAMILY LAW BLOG
How do you know if a divorce is inevitable?
You may have read articles saying half of all marriages end in divorce and assume that your relationship is doomed to fail because you are having issues. According to U.S. Census data, the divorce rate in 2019 was 7.6 per 1000 and the marriage rate 16.3 per 1000,...
Should you fight for solo custody of your child?
When you read articles about celebrity couples fighting over their children, it is easy to think all divorces are like that. It is easy to assume that you need to prepare for a battle for your children’s future. Child custody is not a winner takes all situation Few...
Avoiding behaviors that put child custody in jeopardy
If you are getting a divorce, you probably already know that the process can bring out a host of bitter emotions. Such emotions make it remarkably easy to act out in negative ways during a divorce, especially when the well-being of your children is at stake. Our...
Prepare for the psychological effect of divorce on your children
As an adult, divorce can come as a great relief. It gives you the chance to reset your life and build a more positive future. As a child whose parents are about to split, divorce can seem less positive. How does divorce affect children? Divorce can take a considerable...
What to know about dividing debt in divorce
Couples going through a divorce face a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to money. Not only is going through a divorce expensive, but divorcing couples often face financial challenges amidst a divorce. One of those is when couples divide debts in divorce....
Ensure you have the full picture before dividing property in your divorce
If you have never taken much interest in your joint finances, getting divorced may be the time to start doing so. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.” Unfortunately, as many divorcing spouses have found out,...
A late divorce raises a woman’s chances of living in poverty
A survey by Bowling Green University found that if you are going to divorce, it may be better to do it earlier, especially if you are a woman. The report discovered that a single 63-year-old woman who had divorced after turning 50 was nine times more likely to be in...
Child custody when you have a foreign spouse
Your children have gained considerable advantages by having parents of different nationalities. They are fluent in two languages, hold two passports and have experienced two very different cultures. In addition, they have enjoyed some fabulous holidays visiting their...
What to do if your child tries to cancel your visit
As a divorced parent, hearing your child does not want to see you this weekend can be heartbreaking. If it happens on more than one occasion, you might begin to think that your ex is manipulating them. While parents have been known to try and turn a child against the...
What if I want to relocate after divorce?
People who go through divorce often want a fresh start after their marriage ends. Some may want to relocate, maybe even head out of state. However, for parents who share custody of their children, relocating after divorce can be problematic. How moving impacts child...
