Divorcing parents have a challenging task ahead of them: they must decide how custody of their child will be shared. In some cases, parents are in agreement about a time-sharing arrangement; in other cases, parenting time is hotly disputed. If parents are unable to reach an agreement about child custody, then a judge will make…
For married couples who own a business, dividing up the business in a divorce can be complicated. Yet regardless of who owns the business, the value of the business will certainly factor into a property division settlement. If the business is separate property, then this may affect how a judge divides the couple’s marital property;…
For couples who are divorcing, selling the family home may seem like the most optimal option–or the worst, depending on each party’s perspective. In either case, there is no doubt that dividing up the family home during a divorce can be a contentious process. At the office of Heather Ward Law, our experienced divorce attorney…
When two people get a divorce, it is often more than just those two people involved who are affected by the separation, especially if the couple has any children. Indeed, the child may be impacted, as may be anyone who has a relationship with that child, including grandparents. At the law office of Heather Ward…
Choosing to form a pre- or postnuptial agreement in Massachusetts may not be an easy choice. Indeed, even if you recognize the practical value of such an agreement, you may be criticized for “not being romantic,” or for “planning for the worst.” At the law office of Heather Ward Law, our experienced Massachusetts divorce lawyer…