"More than any words, it is the light that you are shining - or absence of it - that your children will remember. When parents are true to themselves, children learn honesty, self-respect, and inner peace." - Alan CohenIt's normal for parents to feel uncertain about...
Month: May 2016
The Co-Parenting Cheat Sheet for Couples in Massachusetts
So you've made it through your divorce. Or you've split as a couple, but the result of a relationship, however brief or long it was, that once existed has resulted in new love: your children. Whether you're excited about it or not, you'll be in a new and different...
The Importance of Discovery in a Massachusetts Divorce
Many couples facing a Massachusetts divorce wonder why the time and expense associated with discovery is necessary. They simply figure that they know what the other spouse's assets are, because after all, they watched them buy the items in the first place. They...
Commons Myths About Child Custody and Parenting Time in Massachusetts
Here are some child custody and parenting time myths most family lawyers hear about and have to dispel. Myth: The kids get to choose who they live with as soon as they are 12 (or 14, or whatever).Truth: I've always wondered where this myth started, because I'm not...
When Is It Too Late to Hire a Divorce Lawyer in Massachusetts?
In some cases, a person may believe he can handle a divorce on his own without hiring an attorney. This may happen for any of a number of reasons: He thought that there weren't many assets or debts to divide, so it should be simple; There were no children, so he...
Professional Licenses ARE NOT a Marital Asset in a Massachusetts divorce
An educational degree or professional license is not marital property in Massachusetts, even if it was earned during the marriage. There is no dollar amount assigned to it, which prevents a spouse from being compensated for the degree or license at divorce. However,...
Is Divorce Bad for Children in Massachusetts?
Should you remain in a bad marriage solely for the sake of the children?All too many times, people do just that, thinking that they are doing what's best for their children.But is divorce bad for children?Psychologists have known for years that staying married for the...
Can You Be Forced to Move Out of Your House During a Massachusetts Divorce?
One question that is frequently asked is whether someone can put his/her spouse out of the home without his/her consent. When spouses cannot get along and at least one party realizes that they are headed toward separation or divorce, this issue must be addressed...
How Property is Divided in a Massachusetts Divorce
At the end of the day, the vast majority of divorces in Massachusetts result in an equal division of the marital estate (those assets and liabilities incurred, or accrued, during the marriage."Equal division," however, is not the relevant standard. The Court must make...
How to Divorce a Narcissist in Massachusetts
In most cases, separating and getting divorced is hard, even under the best of circumstances. However, staying in a bad marriage can be even worse, particularly if your spouse is a narcissist. In psychological terms, narcissism refers to someone who is extremely...