Anyone who’s gone through a divorce knows how it’s not exactly a walk in the park. The thought of losing all you’ve invested in the relationship is bad enough, but if you own property together, things can get extra stressful. The process of valuing and splitting property is often long and taxing, and having a…
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Every new year, we craft new resolutions for the year, but all too often, not one of those goals survives beyond the second week. Unless, of course, we’re talking about divorce matters. When people decide to end a marriage at the start of the year, chances are it will be ending in divorce soon after. …
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Unlike days past, same-sex couples have just as much a right to parenthood as anyone. So if you’re hoping to adopt a child with your same-sex partner, you need to know that there aren’t specific laws addressing adoption among same-sex couples in Massachusetts—which means you both can adopt jointly. But as always, individual adoption experts…
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As a grandparent, you’ve probably been a central figure in your children’s life. But did you know that you may have a critical role to play when it comes to raising your children’s children? In case of a divorce and child custody dispute, grandparents do have legal rights to get visitation with their grandchildren. If…
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When you first met your partner, everything seemed perfect. You thought you’d spend the rest of your days together—a split was the last thing on your mind. But, for some reason, you’re now getting divorced! When you’re in the middle of a divorce in Massachusetts, it may be easy to succumb to the mental and…
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If you’re the victim of domestic violence–or someone who is accused of domestic violence–it’s important to know how domestic violence can affect child custody in the event of parental separation. Domestic violence is something that can put people in a home at risk of actual, physical harm, as well as increase the risk of psychological…
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If you and your spouse are separating, who gets to keep the house is surely a pressing question. Reach out to Heather Ward Law today for legal help you can trust. Sometimes, the hardest part of getting a divorce isn’t the decision to part ways in itself; instead, it’s deciding how property will be divided,…
Details– Updated 4/28/2020 Per Order of the Supreme Judicial Court on April 1, 2020, courthouses will continue to be closed to the public except to conduct emergency hearings that cannot be resolved virtually (i.e., by telephone, videoconference, email, or comparable means, or through the electronic filing system) until at least June 1st, 2020. Read the…
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If you are an active member of the military or married to an active member of the military, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may affect your divorce proceedings. Each divorce case is unique and, even when a divorce is straightforward and uncontested, it is wise to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer. If you are…
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If you and your spouse have a lot of debt, you’ll need to come to an agreement about how that debt will be paid before the dissolution of your marriage can be finalized. Before a court will finalize a Massachusetts divorce, the parties to the divorce must reach a resolution about a myriad of issues,…
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