When you and your spouse decided that a divorce was the right way to move forward, you knew that it could be complicated with your teens. Both are just about old enough to drive, and you know that they’re going to be opinionated. That worries you because you want to...
Month: June 2020
How does alimony work in a Massachusetts divorce?
In order to work, marriage requires a constant balancing act between spouses. When the balance is lost, or one partner tires of what they perceive as a lack of balance, many marriages head toward divorce. When it comes to settling a Massachusetts divorce, a spouse can...
Reasons to choose mediation for your divorce
Unless you had an arranged marriage, your relationship was probably an agreement between you and your spouse. Any marriage should be a series of negotiations -- from which house to buy and where to go on vacation to what to have for dinner and what color to paint the...
4 things to consider after a grey divorce
It’s no longer taboo or unusual for older couples to seek a divorce. In fact, divorces between people over age 50—known colloquially as a “grey divorce”—have risen in recent years, even as the overall number of people getting divorced decreases. There are numerous...
Make divorce easier by preparing these financial documents
Spouses considering a divorce have a lot on their minds. Most of the time, people arrive at these decisions with care, weighing their options in anticipation of negotiation. During these considerations, many people will look closely at their finances as a large chunk...
Physical vs. legal custody
The process of divorce can be complex and draining. One of the biggest concerns that a couple can go through is trying to figure out who will have custody of the children. This can prove to be a very difficult task and oftentimes can strain the relationship with the...
How millennials are changing marriage and divorce
Countless millennial trends have been subject to criticism over the last decade. Whether it be for their love of avocados, consumer habits or perceived lack of work ethic, older generations love to blame millennials for ruining their traditions. However, there may be...