Divorce is a legal process that can take many routes. For some, a contentious courtroom battle is the best option. For others, mediation is a viable alternative. Those who are interested in a process that can save both time and money while preserving privacy should...
By Jessica Croker, Senior Associate For 15 years, I served as a prosecutor, including four years as Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit for the Cape and Islands and Plymouth County District Attorney’s Offices. During that time, I handled hundreds of domestic violence...
Divorce is hard on parents, but even more so for their teenage children. In Massachusetts, teens often face changes at home, school and with friends all at once. It is important to understand the full impact of divorce on teens so you can provide support and prevent...
The end of marriage is a difficult time, and many would prefer to avoid adding lawyers into the mix. You may want to keep the process as smooth as possible and decrease the cost. Although you would save on lawyer fees by not hiring an attorney, the long-term cost can...
When couples with children divorce in Massachusetts, they must work on a parenting plan that they can present together in court. This legal document will carry their respective time-sharing schedules with their kids, as well as their shared parenting duties. After the...
The looming reality of divorce can make people feel pressed and even downright hopeless. After years of marriage, they may have a difficult time envisioning the future after their relationship ends. Additionally, spouses frequently feel so stressed about the divorce...
People who have divorced are often eager to share their new knowledge with others in similar circumstances. Many people who divorce readily inform others that their biggest regret was the decision to wait to file for divorce. Those who speak more plainly about their...
Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity as a way to diversify one’s portfolio and build personal wealth. Although a valuable financial tool, these assets require careful consideration during divorce. The following will provide a step-by-step...
Gray divorce is rising. If you are over 50 and considering divorce, you face choices that may shape your retirement, health coverage and estate plan. Researchers have tracked a steady increase in late-life breakups. A Forbes analysis of recent research found that...
Social media shapes how people share their lives, but it can also shape how divorce cases unfold. During a divorce, online posts often create risks that people do not expect. Even simple updates can become evidence, influence negotiations, or raise privacy issues....
