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...
Here is a list of selected Massachusetts cases about unmarried couples and domestic partnerships Charron v. Amaral, 451 Mass. 767 (2008) Unmarried cohabitants are not entitled to recover claims for loss of consortium. Collins v. Guggenheim, 417 Mass. 615 (1994) The...
School's out, and unless you've booked them into summer camp, Massachusetts kids are home for the next few months. Which is great. Until you remember that not all of us get summer vacation and day to day life doesn't stop in mid-June and resume in September. You still...
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...
A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that a Boston-area middle school failed to protect a 12-year-old Black student who was subjected to a racially hostile environment in which white students attacked him and called him racial slurs on multiple occasions....
Co-parenting while traveling with Massachusetts children can present unique challenges, but with careful planning and effective communication, it can also be an opportunity to create lasting memories for both parents and children. These tips for co-parenting and...
The old adage “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” still holds true even today. Playtime and extracurricular activities help contribute to a Massachusetts child’s overall development. If we want to raise successful children, it’s important to acknowledge that...