Massachusetts Family Law Blog

The divorce process may be lengthy, especially if you and your spouse cannot agree on some volatile and divisive issues. A document the court requires if you have children is a parenting plan, something that may prove challenging to hash out. A parenting plan is an...

If you want to end your marriage and you have kids, or you are currently working through a divorce and a dispute involving your children has arisen, it is vital to review various factors related to child custody. When awarding child custody, courts take a host of...

Custody arrangements and child support are often the most contentious topics in a divorce. While most parents want to meet their financial obligations to their child after a divorce, divorcing spouses do not always agree about what those obligations are. Courts...

Whether you are happily married or you see divorce on the horizon, there is a tiny worry in the back of your mind about the fate of your business. You know that owning a business usually means sharing it as a marital asset that is subject to division in a divorce....

At the end of your marriage or relationship, you and your child’s other parent likely both have ranging feelings, which may include anger. Although normal to go through such emotions, some go further and involve their children in a potentially manipulative and harmful...

If your ex has custody of your child in another state, you may have to deal with additional hurdles in your custody case. Fortunately, the Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act provides options for state residents to pursue custody across state lines. One...

The length of time for you to pay alimony to your former spouse could last for a long period. However, sometimes life events can cut alimony short. Such an event may happen if your ex decides to get married again. According to the state of Massachusetts, a material...

If you are going through a divorce, you probably worry about what will happen to everything that you have worked hard to obtain. Entrepreneurs especially have put immeasurable sweat equity into their businesses and likely fear that they could lose half of what they...

As you prepare to end your marriage with your spouse, you may feel relieved or relaxed. However, at the same time, your children may show signs of nervousness or stress. Being able to handle their emotions and help them deal with the changes is important. Reduce your...

Divorce for couples over the age of 50 is becoming increasingly common and they occur for a variety of reasons. However, those considering later-in-life divorce face unique issues, many of which would not have arisen when they were younger. What are some of the...