Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce in MA Choosing to get a divorce is a big decision to make. Now that you’ve decided, your first step is filing for divorce in MA. How do you do this, and what do you need to...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
Getting Ahead of the New Year’s First Step The new year is drawing ever nearer, and many people who have considered filing for divorce held off on doing so during the holiday season. Now that a fresh start is upon all of...
How Child Support Works In Massachusetts – and most states, frankly – the default view of the court is that both parents have a duty to provide some manner of support towards the care and wellbeing of their child. Most...
THINK TWICE BEFORE TWEETING As enjoyable as social media can be to keep in touch with old friends and other family members you may not see as often, it can also complicate a divorce if used improperly. Many attorneys advise...
5 Stages of Confusion Loss is a complex and broad category of being that can encompass so many different aspects of our lives. Material loss occurs when we lose something tangible – our home, savings, or a cherished...
What Is Best? When there are issues of custody in question – regardless of whether or not it’s a stand-alone complaint or part of a divorce – the court is going to hold every argument and question against one...
The Million Dollar Question(s) This is inevitably something that every single person who wants to get divorced has grapple with. How much does it cost? How much can it cost? Is it really cheaper to go with someone with a...
Avoid What Others Have Done Divorce can be one of the most stressful things you might ever have to endure in your lifetime. Because of the flood of sadness and frustration you may be feeling coupled with the complexities of...
The Original Social Network Interpersonal relationships are unquestionably one of the strongest assets that any of us have. They are sources of love and support, avenues for employment opportunities, new adventures, and more....
Collateral Damage It’s hard to underestimate just how much turbulence is caused by a nasty divorce or custody battle. The couple going through it, their kids, their friends, their family – everyone circling the orbit of...