Suppose you are considering mediating your divorce or have already made an appointment with your attorney or mediator. In that case, you may want to consider some behaviors to adopt and avoid during your mediation so that you can get the best results: Do not: Attend...
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When can you request an increase in alimony payments?
Once you receive your divorce settlement and a court order for alimony in Massachusetts, you have a legal obligation to make those payments. Alimony payments are calculated based on a careful assessment of many factors, including not just your income but the work...
Why adult children often welcome their parents’ ‘gray divorce’
It's an old cliché, but a lot of unhappily married couples in Norfolk County stay together for the kids. They believe it is better for the children that their parents stay together, no matter how miserable the two of them are. This excuse is even used by people whose...
The divorce mediation process
Even if you constantly disagree with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse, you do not have to fight during your divorce. For some people, mediation can be a great alternative to going to court. While every mediation will be slightly different, the process follows this outline....
What you should know about lifetime alimony
No divorce is without its complications and challenges, especially when it comes to dividing marital assets and ensuring both spouses receive adequate financial support to start again. Some states allow for alimony payments, sometimes called spousal support or...
How do I protect retirement assets during divorce?
Your residence, marital asset value, tax responsibilities and retirement account balances are all considered in the division of your assets during a divorce. If you live in a community property state, the courts will divide all your assets equally, while other states...
How Can A Stay at Home Mom Afford a Divorce?
Attorney Lisa Ruggieri has been featured on DivorceSquad.com with her latest article, "How Can A Stay at Home Mom Afford a Divorce?". In this article Attorney Ruggieri provides suggestions to help afford the costs of getting divorced for those mothers who have stayed...
How do you find hidden assets?
Divorce is often emotionally charged and contentious. It can lead people to make decisions they would not otherwise make, including hiding assets. Financial disclosures are important for determining settlements, child support and even alimony. You might think your...
Signs that your divorce may be a good fit for mediation
Going through a divorce is an emotional and stressful process. Not all divorces are contentious or bitter. In fact, some couples can work together to settle the issues of divorce without ending up in court. While not a possibility for everyone, amicable couples could...
5 social media mistakes that can hurt your divorce
Your divorce is an emotionally charged experience. When frustrations arise, you may turn to your friends and family on social media for comfort. While a support system can help you survive divorce, airing too much on social media can do more harm than good. Here are...