Typically, a high-asset divorce is one in which there is at minimum $1,000,000 in liquid assets subject to division. High-asset divorces can be complicated depending on the couple. Still, this type of divorce has unique challenges regardless of who the parties are,...
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How to prepare for a divorce
You can never be too prepared for a divorce. This process is crucial, and any decision you make may determine the direction of your life. Further, divorce causes psychological and physical effects. Thus, it's vital to be informed to approach the process with the right...
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...
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...
How to safeguard you business come divorce
Marriage can be as exciting as it can be difficult. While some couples can mend fences and continue, others face hardships that become to difficult to overcome and choose to divorce. For business owners who choose to get divorced, the company only adds to assets that...
What self-care looks like during a divorce
Divorce can take a toll on a family in a way that’s unlike most other life events. Both spouses and children alike may go through the full grieving process. It can take years to fully recover emotionally and financially from the aftershocks, especially following a...
How to determine alimony in Massachusetts
Alimony, or spousal support, is when one spouse pays a series of payments to the other following a divorce. Traditionally, the spouse with the higher income will pay the other so they can maintain the same quality of life they enjoyed during the marriage. Determining...
Why are divorce rates among seniors so high?
Divorce rates among seniors have skyrocketed over the past 25 years. In the 1990s, one in every ten people going through a divorce was over age 50. Today, it is one in every four. The phenomenon is called “gray divorce.” Several factors have impacted the rise of gray...
How using mediation in a divorce can help kids
Divorce has a significant impact on children. Many may feel guilty and may believe they are the cause of the divorce. Some may become aggressive or begin to withdraw. Divorce can introduce lots of new emotions to kids that can be challenging to process. Parents may be...
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...