No matter how ready you are to move on, getting a divorce is almost always an emotional process. And depending on the couple and the complexity of the split, the logistics of a divorce can also be quite challenging. When both spouses cooperate and work together, divorce is faster and easier; on the contrary, if…
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Purchasing a home together as a couple can be one of the most magical and rewarding experiences. For many couples, their home is where they’ll create memories together, raise a family together, and grow old together.
For parents of children who are not married, one of the most challenging decisions that the parents may ever have to contemplate is with whom the child will live. In some cases, mothers may assume that they are the natural choice, and fathers may fear that they will lose custody of their children. The truth,…
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Domestic violence is a serious offense that can have both civil and criminal penalties. If you are a victim of domestic violence, or someone who has been accused of domestic violence, it’s important to understand that domestic violence charges can have an impact on your divorce case, including a court judgment related to child custody.…
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Being involved in a contentious divorce is highly stressful, and nothing feels worse than ending up with a divorce judgment that you think is unfair and unjust. Fortunately, when legal errors are made, the law is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to right those wrongs through the appeals process. If you are thinking…
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Most people use some sort of social media platform, whether it’s Facebook, or Instagram, or X, or something else. While such platforms can provide a medium for connection with friends and family, as well as a source of information on everything from social trends to world news, these platforms should be used with caution when…
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No matter how in love you are at the time you say “I do,” not all relationships stand the test of time. Which is why taking the steps early on in your marriage—or even before you tie the knot—to protect the assets and rights of both you and your partner. Once you do have a…
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At the conclusion of a divorce case, a divorce decree will be issued. Typically, the divorce decree contains provisions and orders that one or both parties are obligated to follow. For example, it may order one party to make spousal support or child support payments to the other, it may require one party to provide…
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Whether you’re the partner who has been cheated on or the partner who’s been unfaithful, there’s no doubt that infidelity in a marriage can lead to hurt feelings, heartache, and a potentially complicated divorce. If you’re getting divorced and are wondering how infidelity might impact your divorce process or settlement, Attorney Heather M. Ward can…
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The biggest decision you ever make in your life may very well be the decision to end your marriage. If you’re thinking about filing for divorce in Massachusetts, it’s important that you understand the types of divorce in the state, the divorce process, and how an attorney can help. To learn more, reach out to…
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