Getting a divorce is a highly personal and demanding experience, and one that you no doubt want to keep private. Unfortunately, divorce proceedings are usually considered public matters, and are therefore published to the public court record. With that in mind, there may be some options for keeping the details of your divorce private. At…
When separating from a spouse, there’s a lot to think about. In addition to dividing things like the house and figuring out custody of the kids, divorcing couples need to also consider how divorce can impact Social Security benefits. At the Law Office of Heather M. Ward, our experienced divorce attorney can help you to…
One of the most challenging parts about getting a divorce is coming to an agreement with your spouse about the terms of the divorce, such as how property will be divided, whether alimony will be part of the divorce settlement, and what custody of shared children will look like. Perhaps even more frustrating, though, is…
One of the most challenging things about getting a divorce as a parent is figuring out all of the logistics of child-rearing with your ex. Whether you want to make a decision about your child’s education or healthcare, or if you’re ready to move to a new city or state for a new opportunity, the…
While it may be most common for those to choose to have a child to be married prior to conception, there are certainly parents who choose to have children while unmarried—whether those parents are in a romantic partnership or not. If parties are living separately—or choose to live separately at some point—then they will need…
One of the most challenging parts of getting a divorce as a parent of young children is determining who will have custody of the children and where the children will live. In order to minimize disruption and trauma to children, some parents choose birdnesting. If you’re thinking about birdnesting during a divorce in Massachusetts, call…
There are numerous reasons why moving to a new state may make sense for you and your family, including the pursuit of professional and educational opportunities, to be close to family, or even simply for a change of pace. However, if you and your ex are separated and share custody of your child, you’ll need…
Getting divorced is a challenging event. In addition to the emotional complexities of separating from one’s spouse, there are also the logistical considerations. One thing that can make a divorce even more complicated than it already is is trying to file a divorce when your spouse is out of the country. If your spouse is…
The decision to get married is becoming less common. Especially amongst millennials, marriage doesn’t seem to be a priority, and approximately 56 percent of millennials remain unmarried. That being said, couples may still choose to form long-term relationships, live together, and share property and assets without officially tying the knot. For these couples, understanding property…
At the time of separation and divorce, a court may order you or your spouse to make spousal support payments—also known as alimony payments—to the other. Alimony is ordered in the event that one spouse is financially dependent on the other. There are different types of spousal support, and spousal support may be ordered for…