According to research by Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, there are four communication styles (The Four Horsemen) that can predict a Massachusetts divorce with 90% accuracy. These four toxic communication styles are criticism, contempt,...
More couples are including provisions about what will happen to their furry friends should the marriage end in a Massachusetts divorce. Even the best laid plans fail sometimes. Take marriage, for example. In 2022, there were more than 673,000 divorces and annulments...
A Massachusetts divorce is a life-altering event that often prompts significant changes in many areas of life, including one’s identity. One common consideration for individuals undergoing a divorce is whether to change their name. The decision to revert to a maiden...
Except as otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, each party to a divorce action, each party to a complaint for separate support, and each parent who is a party to an action under Chapter 209C that includes a claim for child support where paternity...
Massachusetts prenuptial agreements (prenups) offer a practical solution to mitigate "divorce debt" outcomes. TurboDebt recently surveyed 3,000 married couples to determine the adoption rate of prenups across the country. Key Insights From the Survey Financial Savvy...
Let’s go in descending order for how long you should keep your Federal and Massachusetts Tax Records: Forever : If you never filed a return, or if you filed a fraudulent return (neither of which is recommended) 7 years : If you file a claim for a loss from worthless...
Discover the truth about retirement savings at every age. Are you ahead or lagging behind? How do your retirement savings compare to those of your peers? Thanks to the Federal Reserve, you can now find out. The Federal Reserve has records dating back to the late 1980s...
Not all psychopaths are killers, but their lack of conscience chills most of us to the core. Society thrives on empathy, but the common link when comparing a sociopath vs. psychopath vs. narcissist is that they have none. Perhaps the most disturbing fact is that the...
No one should have to go through a difficult childhood. However, life isn’t always so simple. Unfortunately, many children experience trauma and difficult situations that can have long-lasting effects. However, a new study has revealed that those who have experienced...
When you’re aware of your partner's joys, triggers, dreams, and worst nightmares, you’re able to interact with them in an empathetic, validating way. When you’re aware of your partner's joys, triggers, dreams, and worst nightmares, you’re able to interact with them in...