Charlestown Family Law Blog

Since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, family courts have seen a variety of new situations. As a result, some states have adapted relevant family laws to follow updated legislation, but...

Couples often purchase term or universal life insurance policies and list each other as beneficiaries. After a spouse’s death, the policy’s proceeds may help the surviving spouse settle the deceased's tax and financial matters. An imminent divorce, however, may cause...

As the owner of a small business, the business interests in question might end up as the focus of asset division in your upcoming divorce. This makes it necessary to have a firm grasp on your business value, making business valuation crucial. As the state calls for...

Going to work when you have a serious personal issue can distract you from your responsibilities. Divorce often requires you to deal with a lot of important decisions regarding your future and is one circumstance that could complicate your focus in the workplace....

When working for themselves or getting paid under the table, some parents may think they do not have to fulfill their child support obligations. However, self-employment does not wash away their financial responsibilities to their children. Several of the state’s...

When you are a Massachusetts parent who receives child support from the child's other parent, a time may come when you need to modify the amount because of medical costs, the cost of certain educational programs or to meet a child's special needs. The Commonwealth of...

Not every state recognizes “fault” divorces or divorces where the state considers the actions of one party to be the cause of the divorce. However, Massachusetts is among the states that do. If you decide to pursue a fault divorce, you must be able to demonstrate how...

If you are ending your marriage and you have kids, it is crucial to focus on child custody and visitation. Every family faces unique challenges and there are many different factors that can affect the outcome of a custody case. Sometimes, both parents have custody...

If you cannot afford to pay child support, you may decide to stop making these payments. However, the Massachusetts Child Support Enforcement Division may take steps to ensure that your ex-spouse receives these payments. According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,...

As a divorcing couple, you will likely experience a lot of tumultuous happenings during the divorce itself. And sometimes, a spouse may bank on the distraction and stress. They might try to use it as a cover to hide assets. Hidden assets plague many divorce cases,...