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...
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Modifying child custody in Massachusetts
When you and your child’s other parent share custody in Massachusetts, situations may arise that lead one of you to request a modification to your existing child custody arrangement. Certain circumstances have to exist for the state to consider changing your current...
How do you make the most of living with your spouse during divorce?
While you and your current spouse have a high net worth, the two of you still want to live in the same house while divorcing, perhaps for the sake of your shared children. How do you not drive each other up the wall during this time? National Family Solutions offers...
Reviewing Massachusetts’ parental relocation laws
While a divorce may seem to bring some degree of relief to a feuding couple in Massachusetts, the proceedings can become contentious (particularly those involving child custody). That contention may not necessarily end at the conclusion of the proceedings, as the...
Can you use your alimony payments to qualify for mortgage?
When you attempt to buy your first house post-divorce, you may discover that your income alone is not enough to qualify for a sufficient mortgage loan. Before you become discouraged, however, know that you may be able to use your alimony payments to boost your total...
What should I know about retroactive modification?
After a divorce, there may come a time when you will need to request a modification to your child support. Whether you receive or pay support, you have the right to request a change if there is something in your life circumstances that changes substantially. According...
How can I find if my spouse is hiding assets?
It is no secret that high-net worth divorces often tempt some partners to hide assets. As deplorable as hiding assets sounds, it is very common. Providing erroneous information about marital and personal assets and finances during divorce is a crime that can result in...
Is parallel parenting right for us?
It is highly likely that there was some form of conflict involved with your divorce. Some divorces, naturally, are more acrimonious than others; however, almost all of them involve hurt feelings. This can make parenting in the aftermath of a divorce very challenging....
Obtaining a foreign divorce decree
If your spouse recently brought your marriage to an end and the divorce took place outside of the U.S., you likely have additional factors to take into consideration. When it comes to the end of marriage, divorce is often especially complicated when marital partners...
Statistics on divorce in the U.S.
Whether you are thinking about bringing your marriage to an end or you are currently involved in a divorce, it is important to know that many Americans are dealing with similar challenges. Over the years, the divorce rate has declined in the U.S., according to...