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…
When parents divorce, most can expect to continue supporting their children financially until they’re at least 18 years of age, regardless of custody. However, most parents expect to have child support payments and obligations end by the time their child reaches the age of adulthood. In Massachusetts, parents may be ordered to pay a portion…
If you’ve received an inheritance from your family, you may be under the impression that the inheritance will be yours to keep, regardless of a divorce. However, while it’s true that most judges award separate property in a marriage to the party who originally owned or inherited it, this is not always the case. Here’s…
For fathers in Massachusetts, understanding one’s rights in a divorce can be complicated. While mothers have inherent parental rights that are awarded at the time of a child’s birth, the same is not necessarily true for fathers. What’s more, non-biological fathers will have an even more difficult time establishing parental rights and seeking custody or…
If you are a business owner in Massachusetts who is seeking a divorce, it’s important to know that your business will be up for equitable division during the property division stage of things. In fact, before your divorce can be finalized, a property division settlement that addresses how all property—including your business—will be divided must…
Many couples choose to take a period of separation where they are living apart before officially filing for a divorce. If this is the case for you and your spouse, you may be curious as to whether or not living apart qualifies as grounds for a divorce in Massachusetts. Here’s what you should know about…