Charlestown Family Law Blog

A family business is often in the spotlight during the property division phase of a divorce. There are three options for you to consider in determining the fate of your business, and two of the three will require a professional valuation. Perform a buyout from your...

When couples decide to divorce, the resulting legal proceedings, coupled with the division of marital assets, are often overwhelming for each party. However, women have a more difficult time recovering financially. CNBC News reports that while wage gaps often cause...

After a divorce, you may have trouble discussing important matters with your co-parent. To help remain on track, USA Today suggests using technology to your advantage. There are various reasons you may want to use a co-parenting app after a divorce. Track holidays and...

Does it feel like you will simply never have the peace or space you need to recover from divorce? Does shared custody or cooperative parenting feel like a distant, unachievable dream? If so, parallel parenting may suit your needs. This form of parenting serves as a...

Not only must you decide how to divide assets as part of your divorce, but you must also split time with your shared children. What should you consider while drafting a plan with your current spouse? Psychology Today explains how to create a fair and thorough...

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...