Custody cases involve parents finding ways to share parental rights and responsibilities. Typically, cooperation leads to the most effective custody arrangements. Unfortunately, the intense emotions that accompany the end of a relationship often make it difficult for...
When parents negotiate custody arrangements or when the courts establish a custody order in a litigated scenario, there is a legal obligation for the parents to uphold the terms outlined in the order. Parents who divorce typically share their parental rights and...
A complex divorce goes far beyond a simple separation of lives. When you or your spouse is a high-earning professional or business owner in Massachusetts, your divorce likely involves intricate financial considerations that require careful preparation. Complex...
Toxic marriages sometimes look acceptable from the outside. In fact, the spouses themselves may have a hard time recognizing the unhealthy dynamic. Particularly in cases that do not involve overt abuse, people may question whether the marital relationship is truly bad...
Divorcing spouses often have different ideas of what is fair and appropriate. Custody matters involving children can often provoke highly intense and emotional disputes. Parents may end up battling in family court because they can't agree on how to share parenting...
The lead-up to a wedding is usually a magical time. But the numbers are clear: Thousands of Massachusetts couples see their marriage end in divorce each year. Is there a way for you to prepare for this eventuality? Prenuptial agreements are a way to protect the assets...
If there was already toxicity in a marriage while the relationship was at its best, you're more likely to have a divorce process that follows suit. Here are some key things to remember if you're dealing with a high-conflict divorce in Massachusetts to help you handle...
If you and your soon-to-be ex are already battling over your child and how to share parenting time and responsibility, you may be only too familiar with the term “parental alienation.” The term (also known as “parental alienation syndrome”) originated as a psychiatric...
Divorce is an overwhelming and emotionally charged process for all parties, but it's particularly crucial to help ensure that the impact on children is as minimal as possible. One way to facilitate this aim involves pursuing an amicable divorce. An uncontested divorce...
A significant part of the divorce process in Massachusetts is dividing assets that spouses have accumulated throughout the course of their marriage. This can often be a complex and challenging task, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts such as...
