Ending a relationship with a partner who is prone to conflict can be challenging on many levels. If you have kids together, one of the biggest difficulties will be figuring out how to forge a working co-parenting relationship.When one or both parents have a hard time...
If you're going through a divorce or about to begin the process and have children, one of your top concerns will likely be the impact it will have on the kids. You may be worried about what signs to watch for and what behaviors signal that your child is experiencing...
In determining a Massachusetts child support obligation, the first factor to be considered is the gross incomes of both parents. In determining a parties gross income, the court will consider whether willful underemployment or unemployment is being attempted by either...
Mediation is a powerful process when done through a skilled mediator. In divorce, most individuals get caught up with their "position" on certain issues and what they believe needs to take place in order to satisfy their needs. Often times, the "positions" taken by...
Every Massachusetts child support order includes a provision regarding health insurance. This provision, sometimes referred to as medical child support, can require a parent to provide health insurance for as long as the child is considered a dependent.Who Pays for a...
Question: What is the Biggest Mistake Fathers Make in Paternity Cases in Massachusetts?Answer: Delaying. Many fathers wait too long to legally establish paternity in the family court. While many fathers do not understand the importance of having the family court...
When the parents of a child get divorced in Massachusetts, the resulting instability can be difficult for a child to adapt to. To some extent, it is normal for a child to be upset, and you should expect minor behavioral or mood issues in your child.However, it is...
Today, fathers can stand on equal footing with mothers in contested custody cases in Massachusetts. However, there are things that dads can do to help and to hurt their chances in a custody case.Consider the following:Failing to maintain a relationship with your child...
Even if parents have joint physical custody, child support can still be ordered. This is because the purpose of child support is to ensure the children are adequately provided for regardless of where they reside.The belief is that the children have a right to benefit...
While parents usually agree that both have an obligation to financially provide for their children, parents often disagree about how much child support should be paid.A Massachusetts child support mediator can help to amicably resolve these disagreements. Unlike the...