Getting a divorce when you are the parent of minor children can be complicated. It is easy to get so focused on the big decisions, such as how you will split custody and what happens to the family home, that smaller issues can be overlooked until the last moment. One...
There are few conversations in life as challenging as that where you tell your spouse you want to divorce them. It’s important to plan how you plan to go about breaking the news to minimize the potential for problems. Here are some things to think about as you...
Divorce creates many questions about your financial future. In Massachusetts, one of the most complex topics is inheritance. Whether you have already received money from a relative or expect to get it later, the law in this state is unique. Understanding these rules...
When parents divorce, they usually share custody. It is standard in most cases for parents to split time with their children and to share parental authority when they divorce. The children who are subject to those custody orders may feel stressed and unhappy about...
Disputes about sharing parenting time and parental authority are common. It can take months for adults to reach a reasonable arrangement regarding their family schedule and parental responsibilities. Unfortunately, issues may arise that complicate co-parenting...
In today’s digital world, most people share their lives on social media without a second thought. Photos, posts and comments can feel fleeting and casual as if you were conversing in person. However, during a divorce, social media can be anything but harmless. What...
Stepparents generally share parental responsibilities such as transportation and financial support with their spouses. They may develop very close relationships where they provide guidance and affection to their stepchildren. Unfortunately, if their spouse dies or...
Divorces among high-earning spouses involve unique financial challenges. If you or your spouse works in the technology or finance sector, your assets likely include elements of executive pay, such as restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs) or...
Although your co-parent may have been a terrible spouse, they may still be a good parent to your children. During divorce and its aftermath, both parents must commit to a level of civility when communicating with and about the children. When parents speak badly about...
Custody orders are enforceable documents that delegate parental authority and divide parental rights when adults no longer live together. Parents generally have to comply with the terms outlined in a custody order. They observe the established schedule and communicate...
