Dating and relationships give the opportunity to meet the right person for you to spend the rest of your life with. But it’s not a secret that relationships are tough and this is mainly because of the gender differences and stereotypes. A lot of effort and skills are...
Generally speaking once a divorce is final, the non-military spouse must surrender the military ID, as they are no longer eligible for any benefits previously granted by virtue of having said ID unless the parties were married for at least 20 years prior to the...
The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts has addressed the issue of whether the Family Court may divide Social Security benefits in a property distribution during divorce.The equitable distribution of property, including debts, is an important aspect of a divorce...
Child support can be a complicated, and often misunderstood, system. While every case is unique and should be discussed with an experienced family law attorney to fully understand the complexities and implications, there are some recurring myths that appear in many...
Sadly, it has been known to happen that one party, in an attempt to prevent a divorce in Massachusetts, simply disappears. If that happens, does that mean you're stuck, married until your husband or wife finally surfaces?The first question you may be asking is why...
If one spouse in a divorce case wants to have the other spouse tested for drugs, they can file a motion and the Judge will decide whether to grant the request. Generally speaking, if custody is an issue, and there is some reason for suspecting abuse, the Judge will...
When a family goes through the mediation, there is often an emphasis placed on co-parenting - both parents sharing the responsibilities of caring for the children. It is important that spouses and co-parents find an approach to child custody and timesharing that suits...
We live in mobile society where it is common for a family to re-locate from one state to another, across the country, or even to a different country with ease. The economy has had many effects on parents. As a result, jobs move frequently and relocations, which might...
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is an order that needs to be included in a divorce settlement agreement to provide former spouses their share of Erisa qualified retirement assets. QDROs can also be used to facilitate alimony and child support...
As a military family law divorce attorney in Massachusetts, I am frequently asked by former military spouses what they need to do if their divorce decree requires the servicemember to provide survivor benefit plan coverage (SBP). Since there is a provision in a court...