Legal vs. Physical Custody In any custody dispute, there are going to be two major considerations regarding the rights a parent (or guardian) has in relation to a child: Physical Custody and Legal Custody. To explain each...
Category: Divorce
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...
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...
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...
What You Need to Know About Divorcing a Narcissist – They Are Their Own Best Friend Divorce is never easy, but divorcing a narcissist adds an extra layer of complexity to an already challenging process. Living with a...
Seeing the Signs Before It’s Too Late Anyone in love with their spouse will tell you that the feelings they have for that special someone sometimes blinds them from seeing their faults. Failing to see the signs of a...