The traditional Probate and Family Court system is effective for many clients. But some divorce and family law cases can be resolved faster and with less expense. This depends, in part, on the clients’ ability to communicate with each other even in an emotionally...
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Child Custody
College Education Expenses and Child Support
The support of children during and following a divorce is a complex matter. The interplay between child support and college education expenses is an example of this. Payment of college education expenses, like child support, can be enforced, modified, or terminated in...
Growing Number of Grandparents Becoming Guardians For Grandchildren
In the wake of the opioid epidemic that was declared a public health crisis in 2017, there has been an uptick in the number of children needing care that their parents are unable to provide to them. In many cases, grandparents are stepping up as guardians to their...
Parents’ mistakes may worsen child custody situation in divorce
The divorce process usually is not a pleasant experience for the two parties involved. However, children can also find the ordeal to be irksome, particularly when the parents cannot agree on how to address child custody. Here is a glimpse at a couple of harmful...
Divorce, child custody conflict can put a damper on the holidays
Ending a marriage in Massachusetts can no doubt be hard on both of the spouses involved, but their minor children can also find the process difficult, especially emotionally. The holidays may be particularly tough for the family to deal with following divorce. Still,...
Children do not have to be affected by child custody conflict
The dissolution of a marriage can no doubt be difficult for spouses in Massachusetts to process. However, it can be just as hard on their young children from an emotional standpoint, particularly if child custody is a possible point of contention. Fortunately, there...
Child custody dispute can make divorce difficult for children
Divorce can be just as hard on the children as it is on the parents. Just as parents react to divorce in a variety of ways, children also react to their parents' separation and child custody disputes, with some being only a little unsettled whereas others are...
Different child custody arrangements possible
When two parents in Massachusetts get divorced, their divorce decree will spell out which parent will get to keep their shared children. It will also detail how visitation will work. Two types of custody that are important to take into consideration when working out a...
Divorce may impact retirement plans
The dissolution of a marriage in Massachusetts typically has a major impact on the retirement plans of the couple getting divorced. In fact, existing retirement plans can especially be derailed for those who get divorced close to their retirement years. A few tips...
Child custody amid matters that can affect children in divorce
When a marriage is discordant, the dissolution of that marriage might be the only solution. However, for many parents and their children who are going through divorce in Massachusetts, the process can be a searing experience. A few tips may help divorcing parents to...