Charlestown Family Law Blog

When you and your spouse have children together, the decision to divorce can become even more difficult. Understanding how child custody works in Massachusetts may give you the peace-of-mind you need to move forward with ending your marriage.  Before filing for...

Dating couples considering making the transition to getting married know that event will stimulate a wide array of changes in their lives, including financially. The comingling of assets that commonly accompanies a marriage opens the door to potential challenges if or...

Since the federal legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015, there has been a wide variety of cases that deal with the legal conflicts of that sweeping change and previous language in older statutes. The fight for equality continues but there are ways for couples to...

To go through a divorce is to split all your assets and debts. As you decide who will pay for what and who gets what, the subject of student loan debt may come up in conversation. If you both are responsible for other debts, are you also both responsible for your...

When you get divorced in Massachusetts, your credit score may be at risk. Some people have reported a drop of up to 50 points in their credit score in the wake of a divorce. While ending a marriage is not the sole reason for the drop in credit, the choices that you...

Concern about the financial aftermath of divorce is natural. Many people spend a lot of time fretting about things like child custody, child support, and potential alimony payments. Divorce can be expensive in both time and money. However, not only is the aftermath of...

You may feel prepared to tackle any topic that could come up during your divorce proceedings in Charlestown. Like many, however, you may end up feeling blindsided when confronted with the fact that you have to divide up your 401k with your ex-spouse. While your 401k...

When a marriage ends, many difficulties often arise for those who work through the divorce process. Moreover, hardships also arise for some people after the divorce process is completed, such as those who have to deal with family law matters such as child custody and...

If you live in Massachusetts, state law may prohibit the other parent from moving away with your children after divorce. For this type of move to take place, both parents must consent. Explore the Massachusetts regulations about relocation with minor children by the...

When people think of the ways paternity affects children, they think of a father’s parenting role. This is certainly a crucial part of fatherhood, but children also lose some additional benefits when they do not have a legal father. The Massachusetts website explains...