Divorce can be more difficult for some same-sex and queer couples. Those who decided to end their marriage have found it can be more time-consuming, costly and complicated for them in comparison to heterosexual couples. These complications often manifest in numerous...
It can be a dream come true to move across the country for a business opportunity or a new relationship. Others are fortunate to be able to pull up stakes for a while to help care for an ailing relative. But no matter the reason, for divorced people sharing custody, a...
Life360 is a free app that allows parents of teens to track their child’s location through their smartphone. As a primary account user, you can also monitor their speed while driving, their phone’s battery life, and other sensitive data that critics say could be...
As regular readers of our blog know, ending a marriage and going separate ways is one of the most challenging things you will ever do. When a divorce involves children, complications multiply quickly. Because you and your ex (or soon-to-be-ex) will always be linked by...
Understanding different types of income is an essential part of dividing marital property in a divorce. Failure to do so can mean leaving money on the table. With this in mind, it is wise for a husband or wife to understand how their spouse is compensated. This helps...
After you spend years building up your retirement accounts, you expect to retire comfortably relatively young. But if you and your spouse get a divorce before you retire, you risk losing that cushion. When you go through a divorce, any assets that you and your spouse...
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...
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...
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...
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...
