Military families are much like their civilian neighbors. Many need dual incomes to meet their financial goals; are concerned about pay and benefits; worry about childcare and education; and want to establish roots and contribute to their community's well-being....
Divorce can result from many things, but financial reasons are chief among the reasons. Most people have made purchases outside your agreed upon budget then lied to hide the evidence or made purchases without clarifying just how much the totals came to. Making...
A common misconception is that the only "happy families" are two parents, still married and living together under one roof. However, each family is unique and it's completely possible to be divorced and raise happy, well-rounded and healthy children.However, studies...
Most divorce agreements in Massachusetts require that one divorced spouse, usually the one paying child support or alimony, maintain a certain amount of life insurance on themselves to protect the financial future of their former spouse should they die before their...
When a couple files for divorce in Massachusetts, the process is almost always an emotional one. Though there's property that must be divided and accounts that need to be split. But, when it comes to your children, the issues of custody and a parenting plan can be...
The Massachusetts Domestic Relations Rules requires that a current Financial Statement must be filed whenever the financial condition of a party is relevant or is an issue to be considered by the Court, which as you might imagine covers the overwhelming majority of...
It's sad, but some people behave badly when going through a divorce. Considering there are often so many emotions, hurt feelings, disappointments, and anger that are often wrapped in a divorce, it isn't uncommon for a husband or wife to act out and start spending or...
If you are going through a Massachusetts divorce that involves child custody or parenting issues, one of the most important things you will have to deal with is creating a parenting plan that is in the children's best interest. The process can be emotional and...
It's a common worry for those in the midst of a Massachusetts divorce to wake up one day to discover that your spouse has cleaned out your joint bank account. This could leave you with no money to pay your household expenses, buy food, provide for your children, or...
After the searching is done and you've finally settled on someone to serve as your Massachusetts family law attorney, you will eventually need to set a time for your first meeting. Though many people show up to these meetings with nothing and without doing any...