When parents aren't living together as a child's birth approaches, the family may benefit from having pre-birth orders spelling out what will happen at the hospital and beyond. Pre-birth orders sought in Massachusetts help preserve a calm environment for the child's...
A four way meeting (commonly referred to as "four way") in a Massachusetts divorce action is a face-to-face meeting between the two parties and their respective attorneys. Four-ways are notoriously dreaded by family law litigants because the litigants will be required...
Managing a co-parenting relationship can be an intricate process, especially if the relationship once had with this person ended on bad or complicated terms.Bitterness and conflict can quickly get in the way of co-parents putting their focus on raising their kids...
Once the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court has issued an Order whether Temporary or Final in a case, the parties to the action are bound by its terms. If either party violates the terms of a Family Court Order, they risk being found in contempt of court.Contempt...
The U.S. is a significantly religious country in terms of how many people believe in God and give a religious affiliation - which should mean that marriage is an important part of life to most people, whether they marry once, many times or never. Unfortunately, some...
Social scientists have long acknowledged that women are more likely than men to initiate divorce. The trend continues steadily even with recent societal changes in gender relations, advances in women's opportunities and attitudes toward marriage itself.A 2009 study...
School is back in session in Massachusetts. That means a change of schedule, a change of weather and when you're divorced a change in how you need to interact with your ex. After all, just because you are no longer husband and wife you are still mom and dad. With...
Unless you want to file for a contested divorce in Massachusetts, learn how to read her face and know what she's thinking!These tips will help you unriddle the messages being communicated physically, rather than taking her words at face value. Taking a cue from...
Although most people are familiar with child support and alimony, there is a third category of support that you may not be familiar with; unallocated family support (UFS). It is a combination of child support and alimony, but receives the same tax treatment of...
Divorcing couples in Massachusetts often use their credit cards to pay attorneys and other professionals so these expenses can be tracked and divided at settlement. During divorce, credit cards can get "maxed out" to their limit.Divorcing couples are often concerned...