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...
Domestic violence is more than just a single instance of physical abuse. Each state defines domestic violence based on certain criteria, often investigating a series of abusive claims. Massachusetts legislature defines domestic violence as nearly any criminal act of...
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...
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...
Getting along with an ex-spouse is a skill many divorcees struggle to master. After all, divorce is rarely free from contention and resentment. However, if you share children with your ex and both intend to be involved in their lives, it’s imperative you set aside old...
We are in the midst of a global pandemic and anxiety levels are high. Shelter-at-home and stay-at-home orders (with an exception for essential workers) are in place across the United States, and countless public schools and non-essential businesses are closed for the...
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...
Every divorce is different. In some cases, you may want or need your divorce to go through a courtroom process. You may find it necessary to choose the courtroom process to fight for your assets and the best interests of your children (if you have them). But some...
Whether you are married, separated, divorced or were never married to your partner, your child or children are legally entitled to the financial support of both of their parents. Child support refers to the ongoing payments a parent provides – typically the...
If you operate your own business or practice, your spouse may want a share of it in your divorce. They may feel entitled to its earnings, since they were part of your household income. Or you might have included the practice in your prenuptial agreement. Your spouse...
