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  • 2023
    • July
    • June
      • Who Said Lawyers Can't Be Funny?
    • May
      • How are RSUs divided in a divorce? High Asset Divorce Attorney Explains
      • Vertical Development in Divorce: Growing Pains
      • Succulent Self-Care: Rooting for Your Well-Being, One Plant at a Thyme
      • What is the Divorce Nisi Period?
    • April
      • Do Prenups Work?
      • Can you get a prenup after marriage?
      • Navigating Life After Divorce The Healthy Way.
      • When It Feels Like It’s Time to Give Up on an Alienated Child
    • March
      • Breaking Barriers: How Sandra Day O'Connor Paved the Way for Women in Law and Politics
      • Congratulations Heather! MBA Leadership Academy Graduation
      • How to Divorce a High Functioning Alcoholic
      • Why Did the Cow Want a Divorce?
    • February
      • The Ultimate Valentine's Day Survival Guide for Singles
    • January
      • What If My Co-Parent Is Moving Out Of State?
  • 2022
    • December
      • What If My Ex Is Hiding Income?
    • November
      • Is My Spouse Entitled To My Family Inheritance In A Divorce?
      • Preparing For Your Massachusetts Divorce Or Custody Hearing – Ten Tips
      • Is The Parenting Schedule The Minimum Amount Of Time That The Non-Custodial Parent Gets Or Is It All They Get?
    • October
      • Is Mediation A Good Idea In A Divorce?
    • September
      • Who Gets The House In A Massachusetts Divorce?
      • What Does A Guardian Ad Litem Do?
      • Do I Need A Divorce Lawyer Near Me?
      • How The Misuse Of Martial Property Affects Divorce
    • August
      • Can I Get Child Support In Massachusetts If The Other Parent Refuses To Work?
    • July
      • How To Pay For Divorce (And Other Legal Fights)
      • Divorce 101: Alimony
      • Why Divorce Is So Expensive?
      • Merger, Survival, And Incorporation – Oh My!
    • June
      • Knowing When It’S Time To Seek Help
      • Why Choosing Your Own Happiness Is Not Wrong
      • Parallel Parenting – Co-Parenting In High Conflict
    • May
      • What Is A Divorce Motion To Compel in Massachusetts?
      • Litigation, Mediation, Collaboration, Oh My!
      • Getting Through Grief Part 2: What We Think We Know About Grief
    • April
      • Nine Different Ways Marriage Changes Your Rights
      • Do I File A Fault Or No Fault Divorce?
      • If I Received A PPP Loan, How Does This Affect My Child Support Payments?
      • What Happens To My SSDI Payments In Terms Of Child Support?
      • Do I Need To Notify Anyone Of A Name Change?
      • Why A Prenuptial Agreement May Be Unenforceable
      • Can I Be Compensated To Care For My Mother Or Other Family Member?
      • How Do I Legally Change My Name In Massachusetts?
      • What Does The Child Support Increase In 2021 In MA Mean To Me?
    • March
      • What Is A Common Law Marriage And Why Does It Matter?
      • Why Would A Non-Parent Be Chosen As An Alternate Guardian?
      • Staying Calm When Divorce Gets Nasty
    • February
      • Restraining Order Basics
      • Divorce Basics
      • Custody Basics
    • January
      • How To File For Divorce In Massachusetts
  • 2021
    • December
      • Preparing For A New Year’S Divorce
    • October
      • Child Support In Massachusetts
      • Why You Should Avoid Social Media During A Divorce
    • September
      • Getting Through Grief – Part 1
      • The Best Interest Of The Child
      • The Cost Of Divorce
      • Common Mistakes Made During Divorce
    • July
      • Building Better Relationships
      • Grandparents With Kids: The Parents Of Divorce
      • How Social Media Harms Cases
      • 3 Big Signs Your Spouse May Be A Narcissist
    • June
      • The Distribution Of Assets
      • Creating A Record System
      • I [Won’T] See You In Court!
      • Binoculars: Finding An Attorney
      • What To Know When You Divorce A Narcissist
    • May
      • Divorce 101 – Dealing With Financials
      • Life Skills – How To Do Laundry
      • S#!% I Have To Deal With – The Single Parent Survival Guide: Pregnancy
    • January
      • Trauma Bonds
      • Curiosity
      • Appearing In Court – Everything You Need To Know About Court Room Etiquette
      • Slow Cooking 101
  • 2020
    • December
      • Reasons To Request A Protective Order
    • November
      • How Is Mediation Different Than Collaborative Law?
      • What Happens To My Spouse When I File A Restraining Order?
      • How To Survive Thanksgiving As A Divorced Parent
      • Five Stages Of Successful Mediation
      • The Universal Rules Of Divorce
      • Stiff Peaks
      • Things To Consider When Adopting A Child In Massachusetts
    • October
      • What To Consider Before Signing Your Prenup
      • How Is A Divorce Settlement Calculated?
      • How Do I Tell My Fiancé I Want A Prenup?
    • September
      • What Should I Avoid Doing When Fighting For Child Custody?
      • Ways To Help Your Children Recover During And After A Divorce
      • How To Protect Children From An Abusive Parent
      • Can My Abusive Partner Kick Me Out Of Their House?
      • 5 Signs You Might Be In An Abusive Relationship
      • Christmas With The Cranks
      • How To Create An Amicable Child Custody Plan With Your Ex
      • Can I Move Across State Lines And Retain Custody?
      • Financial Security Big Picture
      • Can Aunts, Uncles, Or Grandparents Receive Visitation Rights?
      • Loneliness
      • Broth Basics
      • Preparing My House For Winter
    • August
      • The Games Children Play
      • Financial Security Part 2
      • How to Deal With Parental Alienation
      • Processed Food
    • July
      • What To Expect In A Department Of Children And Families Investigation
      • The Do’S And Don’Ts Of Prenuptial Agreements
      • I Suspect My Spouse Is Hiding Assets. What Can I Do?
      • How To Mentally And Legally Prepare For A Divorce
      • How Are Real Estate And Investments Handled In A High Asset Divorce?
      • Expensive Mistakes To Avoid In Divorce
      • Can Child Support Pay For College Tuition?
      • The Potato
      • Financial Security Part 1
      • What Will Happen To My Business In Divorce?
      • What Documents Should I Bring To Court?
    • June
      • How Do Massachusetts Family Courts Decide If Someone Is Unfit To Parent?
      • Take A Team Based Approach
      • Set Table Mise En Place
    • May
      • Father And Child What Is Covered Under Child Support Payments?
      • How Will A History Of Drug/Alcohol Abuse Affect My Custody Agreement?
      • How Does Unemployment Affect Child Support?
      • Five Myths About Custody Agreements
      • Grocery Lists
      • How Does Divorce Change For Couples With A High Net Worth?
      • Massachusetts Is Not A Community Property State, How Does That Affect Me?
    • April
      • Emotional Abuse: Power Comes From Knowing What Signs To Look For
      • Mistakes To Avoid During A High Net Worth Divorce
      • Who Keeps The Pet In A Divorce?
      • Family Courts And Covid-19: What Do I Do About My Divorce Or Custody Case When The Courts Are Not Open To The Public?
      • How Are Retirement Accounts Handled During Divorce?
      • Factors To Consider When Preparing A Child Support Agreement
      • Me, Myself, And I (And Maybe A Date)
    • March
      • Suffering From Domestic Abuse? You Can Stay In Your Home And Your Abuser Can Be Forced To Leave.
      • Filing For Bankruptcy During A Divorce
      • Quarantined With Domestic Violence – The Scary Truth
      • Limited Pro Bono Help Available: Lost Your Income Because Of Covid-19? Modify Your Child Support
      • How To Change Your Name After Divorce
      • How Coronavirus Is Affecting The Family Court Process And Other Questions!
      • Divorcing An Abusive Spouse
      • Divorce During Pregnancy In Massachusetts
    • February
      • What Happens To The Engagement Ring After Divorce?
      • What Happens To The Family Car In A Divorce?
      • Can Spouse Stay on Insurance After Divorce in Massachusetts
      • Are There Legal Consequences For Dating During Divorce?
      • My Spouse Didn’T Appear In Divorce Court. Now What?
    • January
      • How The Legalization Of Marijuana In Massachusetts Might Impact Child Custody
      • What Happens To Debt In A Divorce?
      • Father With Child On A Walk Will Being A Stay-At-Home Dad Affect My Custody Chances?
      • Why It’S Important To Maintain A Good Relationship With Your Ex-Spouse After Divorce
      • 5 Myths About Prenups You Shouldn’T Believe
  • 2019
    • December
      • What To Look For In A Divorce Lawyer
      • Why Does Finding A Divorce And Custody Attorney Feel Like I’M Dating?
      • What To Expect When You Go To Court
      • What Massachusetts Couples Should Know About Cohabitation Agreements
      • What Rights Do I Have To Visit With My Grandchildren?
      • What Is The Difference Between Contested And Uncontested Divorce?
      • What Do You Mean I Have To Give Up Custody Of My Friends?
    • November
      • Understanding Protective Orders In Massachusetts
      • The Time To Remember
      • The Examples We Lead
      • Massachusetts Divorce: Understanding The “NISI PERIOD”
      • I’Ve Found My Divorce Attorney… Now What?
      • Is Your Inheritance At Risk During Divorce?
    • October
      • How Will Disability Affect My Divorce?
      • How To Talk To Your Kids About Divorce
      • How To Protect Your Business In A Divorce
    • September
      • How Lawyers Can Help In Divorce Mediation
      • How A Cohabitation Agreement Can Grant You Peace Of Mind
  • 2017
    • August
      • Why Would You Need A Modification Of A Divorce Agreement?
    • January
      • 2017 Changes To The Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
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