While the durational limits set forth under the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 are clear, judges, attorneys and litigants alike struggled over the issue of whether alimony payments made to a spouse under a temporary support order during the pendency of the divorce...
If you are considering a Massachusetts divorce, carefully read through the following examples of costly mistakes made by divorcing couples. Experts from the Wall Street Journal made a list of the following costly divorce mistakes that couples should strive to...
There is a growing trend in some states to move towards shared parenting. Legislators in nearly 20 states are currently either considering or will consider proposals to mandate equal parenting plans during a divorce. Advocates say that for too long, men have been at a...
The Massachusetts child support statute imposes a duty of child support on both the husband and wife. Because the support obligation falls equally on the custodial and non-custodial parent, the income of a second spouse may be considered in calculating the obligor's...
If your divorce or separation case looks like it might involve alimony (whether you pay or receive money), it is extremely important for you to understand the tax implications that alimony poses to divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The basic rule that everyone...
A recently released study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined the effects of divorce on children's relationships later in life. Specifically, it found that children whose parents divorce while they are young have a harder time...
I recently discussed advice for parents eager to help their young children through divorce. Now, let's turn our attention towards teenagers. Though you might think things are simpler when dealing with older children who understand the concept of divorce and what is...
One of the greatest fears of many parents is that divorce will scar their children, leading to unhappy childhoods and relationship trouble down the road. Young children, between kindergarten and middle school, are at a special risk of internalizing the pain of...
Divorce can impact your life in many ways, including financially. Though you may not realize it, your credit score is one area that can experience big changes due to a divorce, changes that you should be prepared for and take action to improve. To find out more...
The term "gray divorce" generally refers to divorces which occur when the spouses are in the 50-59 age group. Sometimes, these are also referred to as "empty nest divorces." Over the last few years, these divorces have increased by 40 percent overall, and 25 percent...