ARC vs. GAL vs. Parenting Coordinator
Divorce, even in the most amicable situations, can be difficult for children. When divorce is not so amicable, and courts
March 18, 2020
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The Massachusetts Divorce Process: Know Your Options
The decision to file for divorce is never easy. When the determination has been made, it’s essential to understand the
March 4, 2020
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Will I lose my health insurance coverage when my divorce is finalized?
Many families elect to have Group Insurance coverage under a single spouse provided by their employer. This means one spouse
February 27, 2020
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‘Do it yourself’ divorce full of risk
“Do-it-yourself” divorce apps and programs for preparing and processing forms have become more popular. While DIY divorce may turn out
February 17, 2020
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Accessing Spouse’s Social Media Accounts During Your Divorce
While recognizing the hurt that comes with the breakdown of a marriage, and recognizing that marriages may break down due
February 17, 2020
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Prenuptial Agreements: What They Are And Who Needs One
Prenuptial agreements might have a bad reputation from tabloid accounts of celebrity divorces, but these important legal arrangements are for
February 12, 2020
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Divorce Facts Every Massachusetts Couple Should Know
Whether you’re anticipating a separation or contemplating divorce, you should know some key information regarding divorce in Massachusetts. Reasons for
February 11, 2020
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Wife can’t be forced to sell off property to pay distribution to husband
A family court judge could not require a wife to liquidate her own separate property in order to pay a
February 3, 2020
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Snooping on your spouse in a Massachusetts divorce case
As thoughts turn towards divorce, tempers can flare and people may behave in ways they normally would not be proud
February 3, 2020
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Be sure to have ‘the talk’ with your kids before they leave home
When children turn 18 they are adults, regardless of how mature they actually are. As parents, you’re no longer entitled
January 20, 2020
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Transfer assets to trusts with extreme caution (if at all)
If there’s one thing family courts hate, it’s a spouse who plays dirty by trying to hide assets in the
January 6, 2020
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Child Custody and Divorce Over the Holidays
The winter holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also a top contender for
January 3, 2020
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Divorce and bankruptcy: which should be filed first?
As we all know, life often doesn’t go as planned. Nothing illustrates this more than divorce. Bankruptcy is similar. You
December 23, 2019
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Divorce agreements vague about college costs create risks later on
One of the most contentious issues in a divorce can be kids’ college education. For example, what percentage must each
December 9, 2019
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Child Custody in the Face of Infidelity
Massachusetts marriages end for a variety of reasons. From financial to work-related or even stress-related reasons, many marriages all over
November 20, 2019
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Mom gets years of unpaid support for 52-year-old daughter
States have gotten increasingly strict in enforcing child-support obligations. If you’re a deadbeat dad (or mom) and think you can
November 18, 2019
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Visitation terms for couple’s dogs enforceable as written
The terms of a visitation agreement for a divorcing couple’s dogs was enforceable as written, even if the husband did
October 30, 2019
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What is Collaborative Divorce?
More and more couples, facing divorce or legal separation, are already turning away from contentious court proceedings and long-lived litigation
October 23, 2019
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Don’t Be Blindsided By The Division of Marital Property in Your Divorce
Many people fail to realize divorce requires more than simply signing a few documents. If you’re divorcing in Massachusetts, don’t
October 16, 2019
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Can you divide retirement accounts in divorce without tax penalties?
There is a common perception that divorcing spouses must liquidate retirement accounts for the purpose of splitting up property, and
October 2, 2019
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