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Divorce Later in Life: What Empty Nesters in Massachusetts Need to Know
Why “Gray Divorce” Is on the Rise Divorce among couples over the age of 50—often referred to as “gray divorce”
June 11, 2025
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What It Means to Be Served Divorce Papers in Massachusetts
Being served with divorce papers can be an emotionally jarring experience. Whether expected or not, receiving official notice of a
June 5, 2025
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Starting Divorce When You’re Financially Dependent on Your Spouse in Massachusetts
For many spouses, especially those who have spent years managing the household or raising children, the idea of divorce can
May 29, 2025
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Revisiting Alimony: When and How to Modify Spousal Support in Massachusetts
Alimony, or spousal support, is a financial arrangement ordered by the court to support a lower-earning spouse following a divorce.
January 12, 2025
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Co-Parenting After Divorce in Massachusetts
Co-parenting after divorce is crucial for a child’s stability and well-being, with Massachusetts law providing guidelines to support healthy family
November 2, 2024
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Massachusetts Divorce Law: Understanding No-Fault and Fault Grounds
Divorce law in Massachusetts allows for dissolutions of marriage based on both no-fault and fault grounds. Understanding the distinctions between
September 3, 2024
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More than a Matter of Time: Reasons You Can Annul Your Marriage in Massachusetts
Many people imagine that a marriage of short duration, say a year or less, is automatically eligible for an annulment.
March 1, 2023
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Estate Planning Checklist For Divorce
Divorce can be challenging. Even if both parties are on board, divorce is a significant life shift, and with that
February 16, 2023
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Help! The Holidays are coming, but I’m in the middle of a divorce!
Creating picture-perfect holiday family memories is no doubt stressful. But what happens when your picture-perfect family has split apart? While
December 1, 2021
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What happens to a business in a divorce?
When a marriage ends, the divorcing couple must decide how to divide the marital assets. Unless otherwise outlined in a
September 9, 2021
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What is a ‘gray divorce’ and how is it different from the typical divorce?
A ‘gray divorce’ refers to a split that happens between an older husband and wife, often after many years of
July 19, 2021
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Can my 14-year-old decide to live with my ex?
As a divorcing parent battling over custody, there is always the fear that your child will decide they would rather
May 12, 2021
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Get a Grip on Legal Jargon: Divorce Terms Explained
When facing divorce, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the legal jargon used throughout the process. Add this frustration to
May 5, 2021
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Passage of time not ‘changed circumstance’ for child support
Divorce agreements between couples with young children often include language that “extraordinary expenses” will be shared at the relevant time
May 3, 2021
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Divorcing wife can’t be ordered to take higher paying job
Few things cause more resentment after a marriage than paying alimony to an ex-spouse who is under-employed and could be
April 28, 2021
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Spouse loses rights under divorce order
A recent case from Tennessee sends a strong message that if your ex doesn’t live up to the terms of
April 13, 2021
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Signs it Might Be Time to Get a Divorce
The decision to divorce isn’t always cut and dry. While, in some cases, divorce is the best course of action,
March 17, 2021
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Both spouses can share in gift from husband’s family
A recent South Dakota case makes clear that a gift to a married couple from one spouse’s family will count
January 11, 2021
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Ex-wife can ‘claw back’ millions in hidden assets
When marriages go bad, feelings can be raw, making it tempting to want to hide assets to punish your soon-to-be
January 4, 2021
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Mom can’t move kids away without consent of court
A mother who wanted to move her kids 90 minutes from their father, who shared joint custody, couldn’t do so
December 28, 2020
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