Given the amount of time, energy and money that is typically expended in a divorce, the last thing many people want to hear is that they need to add something else to their already full plates. Sadly though, those in the midst of a divorce would be well served to...
If you are currently facing or have already started a child custody case, one of the best tools you can have is a 'custody journal'. What is a custody journal? It's a journal you create solely for the purpose of documenting all the aspects of daily life to support...
Your first meeting with a family law mediator is on the calendar, and it's time to make sure you're prepared. First, make a list of the major issues you wish to discuss and/or resolve with the other parent. For example, you might hope to reach a decision together...
As parents in a blended family in Massachusetts the most important issue you will face is how your children will be disciplined. Child discipline in the blended family is something you should discuss and set rules about before marrying.In the beginning, the biological...
The popularity of reality television and social media websites has transformed our society from one that places a high value on privacy into one where complete strangers observe every facet of an individual's life.This trend also has spread to family courts where...
If you're facing a child custody case in Massachusetts, you likely already have many questions going through your mind. With today's many different types of custody arrangements, including joint and shared custody, the reality is that the vast majority of cases result...
Divorce is not always cut and dry. Emotions are often high, circumstances are difficult and making agreements can seem next to impossible, leading some to act with the feelings rather than their wit. Though separating from your spouse is stressful, there are some...
In a previous blog post we discussed the prominent role social media websites like Facebook play in both contributing to divorce and in the discovery of evidence during a divorce. Even after a divorce is finalized, issues related to social media accounts may continue...
Ever been in the middle of a heated argument when suddenly the other person pulls out their phone and starts texting?If the answer is yes, and if you find it happening constantly, we hope that person isn't your significant other.This behavior, known as stonewalling,...
Alimony buyout or sometimes called lump sum alimony is the payment of spousal support or its equivalent in one shot, rather than through periodic payments made over the course of a designated time frame. This can be done in the form of a cash payment, where the payer...