If you are going through a divorce, real estate may become one of the most disputed parts of your case. The marital home may represent a large share of your net worth. You may also own vacation homes, rental properties or commercial real estate. Those assets can make...
Custody disputes often involve more than disagreements between parents. As children grow older, they may develop strong opinions about where they want to live and how much time they want to spend with each parent. Many parents wonder whether the court will honor those...
Divorced or separated parents generally live apart from one another but continue to share custody. As long as the courts determine that continued relationships with both parents are in the best interests of the children, there is an expectation that both parents...
When you face a property dispute in a Massachusetts divorce, the choice to settle or continue litigating may affect your finances for years. A sound strategy often considers cost, timing and risk. Massachusetts follows equitable division rules, which means courts...
In the past, divorce was often viewed as a legal "war". However, a different philosophy is taking root: conscious uncoupling. This approach transitions a marriage with honor and respect, focusing on the long-term health of the family unit rather than the destruction...
Divorce is a legal process that can take many routes. For some, a contentious courtroom battle is the best option. For others, mediation is a viable alternative. Those who are interested in a process that can save both time and money while preserving privacy should...
By Jessica Croker, Senior Associate For 15 years, I served as a prosecutor, including four years as Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit for the Cape and Islands and Plymouth County District Attorney’s Offices. During that time, I handled hundreds of domestic violence...
Divorce is hard on parents, but even more so for their teenage children. In Massachusetts, teens often face changes at home, school and with friends all at once. It is important to understand the full impact of divorce on teens so you can provide support and prevent...
The end of marriage is a difficult time, and many would prefer to avoid adding lawyers into the mix. You may want to keep the process as smooth as possible and decrease the cost. Although you would save on lawyer fees by not hiring an attorney, the long-term cost can...
When couples with children divorce in Massachusetts, they must work on a parenting plan that they can present together in court. This legal document will carry their respective time-sharing schedules with their kids, as well as their shared parenting duties. After the...
