If you are going through a divorce, you may have wondered what happens with the engagement and wedding ring. This question is raised often if the engagement ring was very expensive or a family heirloom. If you have questions...
The division of assets is one of the most complex aspects of divorce. In Massachusetts, the courts follow the principle of equitable distribution when dividing marital assets between divorcing parties. Equitable distribution...
Suppose you have insufficient health insurance or have always been on your ex-spouse’s policy. In that case, you may feel unsure about your options to ensure that you continue to have health insurance available to you after...
If you are contemplating dating while in the midst of a divorce, it is important to understand the possible effect this choice may have on your divorce proceedings or, even worse, on the custody of your children....
Filing and getting a divorce can be a difficult period full of stress and highly-charged emotions. While some divorces move more quickly than others, there is always a specific legal process that must be followed. Part of...
During a divorce, both parties are legally required to disclose all of their assets to one another to ensure each understands their financial picture. Courts often use the parties’ reported income to calculate child and...
The recent legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has allowed the substance to be used much in the same way as alcohol, without legal repercussions for safe use on private property. However, minors under the age of 21...
Divorce will always change every aspect of your life. In our combined family law experience of over 35 years, we have learned that one of the chief disruptions will be an individual’s property rights and ability to retain...
While mothers often used to be given preference for custody after a divorce, the courts only show preference for what is in the best interest of the child, regardless of whether that parent is a mother or father. However, we...
A divorce is always a difficult time that forces people to evaluate every aspect of their lives and alter their plans for the future. Divorces have a reputation of being contentious and costly affairs that further separate...