Charlestown Family Law Blog

In the aftermath of divorce, couples will face numerous struggles. Getting back on your feet after a split takes a lot of time, effort, energy and mental reorganization. You will likely have to make more big changes than you anticipate in all areas of your life. As an...

If you are contemplating ending your marriage, you may already know you likely must divide the marital estate. In the commonwealth, Massachusetts law instructs judges to divide marital assets equitably. Consequently, if your business is a marital asset, you may need...

It surprises many Americans to learn that not all divorces happen inside a courtroom. In fact, the cheapest and fastest divorces never see the inside of a court or hear the words of a judge at all. At its best, mediation can help you and your ex-spouse personally...

While there are many parenting styles for divorced parents, one of the most beneficial to children is co-parenting. If you have a co-parenting agreement with your former spouse, this means that the two of you share child-rearing responsibilities and must collaborate...

If you are preparing to end your marriage and you have kids, child support is a crucial issue, whether you need to make payments as a noncustodial parent or you expect to receive support from your former partner. Divorces take time, but child support matters cannot...

According to Kiplinger, many high-level execs receive executive compensation as a bonus for their hard work and success. If your soon-to-be ex spouse holds such a position and receives executive compensation, stock options might feature in your divorce proceeding....

Whether you are a parent accused of abuse or you have concerns about your child's well-being with respect to the other parent's visitation rights, it is important to understand various topics related to visitation and child abuse. Make sure you focus on your child's...

Dividing assets can be one of the most complicated logistical matters that divorcing couples have to sort out. There are several gray areas in the law about dividing assets when you dissolve a marriage in Massachusetts, and courts do not always split everything right...

In the aftermath of a divorce, it is easy to lose track of things. Unfortunately, you may even lose track of how your child is emotionally and mentally coping with such a big life change. In the absence of your attention, an ill-meaning co-parent could take their...

One of people’s biggest concerns during a divorce is how it will affect their children. Fortunately, parents can mitigate some of the possible negative effects. Refraining from behavior that will upset children will make the divorce process easier for them to cope...