The hope is that when parents don't live together, they both understand it is their obligation, both legally and morally, to step up and care for their children. Part of doing so means that both of them should take some financial responsibility for the children, often...
A QDRO is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order that details how monies from a qualified retirement plan are transferred from one spouse to another upon a Massachusetts divorce. Once the Court and Plan Administrator approve the QDRO, the Plan Administrator will send...
Unless you've gone through a Family Court case of your own, chances are you aren't very familiar with the process. Movies and TV shows and some occasional bits of wisdom gleaned from friends may be of how things work. One area that might be especially confusing is...
If you're in the midst of divorcing or finalizing a divorce in Massachusetts, it's important to begin looking ahead and making plans for what happens after the dust settles. One of those things that you need to consider is what changes may need to be made to your...
Given the abundance of smartphone apps on the market today, it was only a matter of time before someone created some helpful apps for divorced parents. The following apps might help you co-parent with your former spouse after your divorce:Our Family Wizard -...
Hopefully this is an issue you'll never have to encounter. Sadly, it has been known to happen that one party, in an attempt to prevent a divorce, simply disappears. If that happens, does that mean you're stuck, married until your husband or wife finally surfaces? Keep...
Whether you are just considering divorce or if you are in the early stages of a Massachusetts divorce, the good news is that you can take steps to ensure the process goes smoothly later on. One good way to do that is to create a "household inventory" or a list of all...
Many people worry that once their divorce case is finalized, there's less incentive to remain on good behavior. The fear is that without a judge and court oversight, it's easier to ignore parenting plans and simply make up your own rules, potentially even denying...
Starting a business is hard enough, and building a successful business is even harder. To then worry about having all that taken away in a divorce is truly upsetting to imagine. So what can you do to protect your business in a divorce?The best place to start if you...
The cost of college continues to skyrocket with no end in sight. Sending a child to college is now one of the most costly expenses that a family will undertake. Planning for and paying for college becomes even more complicated for divorcing parents. Massachusetts...