Getting a Massachusetts divorce after having children is unlikely to be a part of
anyone's life plans. However, sometimes relationships become so broken that, child or not, there's no other choice but to call it quits. This situation will undoubtedly affect the kid, but the amount of trauma they'll experience depends, in part, on their age when the Massachusetts divorce occurs.
At What Age Are Children Most Traumatized by Massachusetts Divorce
What is Contempt of Court After a Massachusetts Divorce?
When the Massachusetts court enters an order, all parties named in the order are
required to comply with its terms. Your divorce settlement likely included a few orders, such as a parenting plan, a property division order, a child support order, and a spousal maintenance order. Willfully refusing to comply with one or more of these orders is an act of contempt of court. It is important to note that in order for an action to be contempt of court, the offender must willfully, knowingly violate his or her court order. Failure to comply with a court order for reasons beyond the individual's control is not contempt of court.
What to Do About a Stalling Spouse During Massachusetts Divorce
A Massachusetts divorce is rarely an expedient process, but there are many ways
that parties to a split can make it take even longer. Whether out of spite, an unwillingness to compromise, or a desire to reunite, a stalling spouse can cause your Massachusetts divorce to stretch on for years and cost thousands more than it needs to due to mounting attorneys' fees and court costs. If you've become the victim of a stalling spouse, there may be ways that you and your lawyer can address these delay tactics. Read on to learn how to cope with a stalling spouse, and contact a knowledgeable Massachusetts divorce lawyer with any additional questions.
What's a Father To Do When a Custody Battle Looms During Massachusetts Divorce?
The Reality of a Gray Divorce in Massachusetts
Landlords: Return Security Deposit Prior to Evicting Massachusetts Tenant!
If you are a Massachusetts landlord, when you leased your premises, you took a
security deposit from your tenant. Unfortunately, you did not comply with the strict requirements set forth in the Security Deposit Act.
Is Co-Parenting in Massachusetts with a Narcissistic Ex-Spouse Possible?
If one of the reasons why your Massachusetts marriage ended was due to your
spouse being a narcissist, you probably hoped that things would get better for you and your children after your divorce. In many ways they might have since your daily life is no longer filled with turmoil. However, many parents who try co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-spouse soon realize it doesn't work any better than being married to them.
What Happens if I Don't Pay Child Support in Massachusetts?
Within the Massachusetts Department of Revenue is an office called Child Support Enforcement (CSE). CSE was established to enforce state and federal laws about child support.
How to Divide Digital Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce
When a Massachusetts divorce is imminent, both spouses typically expect there to
be a division of the property and physical assets which have been collected during the course of the marriage. One new area which also must be examined for division is the digital assets of the spouses.
Massachusetts Divorce Found To Increase Risk For Alcohol Use Disorders
It should come as no surprise that a Massachusetts divorce is linked to alcohol
(ab)use. Research consistently shows that, compared to married people, divorced people drink more and in more harmful ways (e.g. binge drinking), are more likely to have a lifetime or recent alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis, engage in more alcohol-related risky behaviors, and have higher alcohol-related mortality.
