Being a single parent is becoming more common, with the US Census Bureau estimating that there are around 12 million single-parent families. As relationships change and dissolve, many children are left with one parent. If you’re a single parent yourself, you might be...
Domestic abuse can involve one Massachusetts parent using a child as a weapon against the other parent, which harms the child in immense ways. There are approximately 5.7 million cases of domestic abuse in the U.S. each year, and in some of those, mothers and fathers...
Two companies that make software for landlords have agreed to pay Massachusetts $100,000 and eliminate a feature that allows property managers to automatically reject prospective tenants with criminal records or people who plan to use government assistance to pay the...
At a time when a Massachusetts divorce is becoming less common for millennials, so-called “gray divorce” is on the rise for older generations of Americans. According to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for those 50 and older has roughly doubled since 1990,...
Getting a Massachusetts divorce could have a profound impact on many aspects of your financial life. You may need to learn how to manage your money once you are newly single. You may also need to learn how to cope with the changes that come from ending your marriage....
Childcare is one of the most expensive components in a Massachusetts family budget, so take a second to document childcare costs. It can have a huge impact on your taxes and your financial wellness after divorce. On the tax side, almost every family – whether single...
A report by UCLA psychologists and RAND economists has identified an effective way to reduce the number of divorces among lower-income Americans: raise the minimum wage. The study, which is published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, is the first to analyze the...
In addition to X Æ A-12, there are 11 other names that are off the table when it comes to naming your Massachusetts baby. As a matter of fact, these 11 names are not just illegal in Massachusetts, but they are illegal across the entire United States. Here we go: You...
When you're upset about something in your Massachusetts relationship, it's a good idea to bring up the issue with your partner proactively and directly. However, research shows that the way you bring it up can have a huge impact on how well the conversation goes—and,...
The U.S. Army approved a new set of parental policies. Soldiers were asked to identify issues that face pregnant and postpartum Soldiers. The Army's Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum directive includes 12 parts, some of which include allowing paid medical leave for...