Dedicated Family Law Support In Boston And Beyond
Divorce is a stressful time, especially when it involves children where you, your spouse and Massachusetts courts may have different positions on what is in their best interest. After the divorce finalizations, your job as a parent continues. What happens if you find...
While you would rather your children grow up in the same household, you must share custody of them with your former spouse. Even though you and the other parent continue to raise your children as a unit, you have much more to learn about post-divorce parenting....
As a parent, the last thing you want is to cause your child unnecessary stress. Of course, breaking the news of divorce will result in this no matter how hard you try to avoid it, but there are ways that you can mitigate the stress they feel. It is a very unique and...
When parents of older children get divorced, the question of whether the child can choose which parent to live with often comes up. Children can not choose which parent gets custody. However, the courts do take the child's wishes into account. Impact of a child's...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...