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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Resolving Domestic Problems in Challenging Times
Disputes about custody and parenting, child support, educational costs, and other family law issues are stressful even in ordinary times. Family conflict upsets the rhythm of daily life, particularly for children. Your personal and emotional supports may no longer...
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...
Being financially proactive is critical before divorce
The process of getting divorced is no doubt challenging both emotionally. However, it can be just as difficult to cope with financially. Fortunately, individuals who are preparing to get divorced can take a few proactive steps to protect themselves financially both...
Health insurance an important consideration during divorce
The emotional and financial aspects of a marital breakup can easily overwhelm the person going through it. A particular concern when it comes to finances during divorce is determining how to handle health insurance. A couple of tips may help with addressing medical...
Divorce does not have to prevent children from going to college
When two people decide to get divorced, their finances can unfortunately take a hit. If they have children and were planning for the children's college expenses prior to the divorce, their college-savings plans may take a hit, too. However, a couple of steps may help...
A few steps may make divorce process simpler
Nobody generally enters marriage expecting to get divorced down the road. However, sometimes, divorce is unavoidable when a marriage is rocky. Here are a couple of tips for dealing with divorce in Massachusetts. First, keeping the big picture in mind during a divorce...
Finances may complicate divorce proceeding
Not all marriages in Massachusetts end up lasting long term. In situations where couples feel they would be better off separate than together, they may end up making the difficult decision to get divorced. A couple of tips might help those going through divorce to...
How parents can get along after divorce
You may not think about how to have a successful co-parenting relationship in the midst of a contentious divorce, but perhaps you should. Family court judges in Massachusetts have expectations of divorcing parents, and those who do not live up to it run could run...