One of the most complicated and difficult aspects of working through a divorce is completing a satisfactory parenting plan. The divorce may already be hard on the children and you will undoubtedly want to make the custody arrangement be as seamless as it can be....
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Preparing your finances for post-divorce life
Going through a divorce is stressful, but you might be even more worried about what your life will be like after your divorce is over. From thinking about your finances, to navigating your social life, divorce will certainly have an impact on many parts of your life....
Don’t let emotions ruin your divorce case
Divorcing your spouse is an emotional time, there can be no doubt about it. Separating from someone you once thought you would spend your entire life with can be extremely difficult and your emotions may be high. While this is normal, you cannot let your emotions run...
Building and maintaining resilience after a gray divorce
Since the 1990s, the divorce rates among U.S. adults 50 or older has nearly doubled. The uptick is partially due to people living longer in general. With a longer life comes re-evaluation and a chance to leave an unhappy situation in the hopes of finding a fresh...
Consequences of divorce when kids are in college
Family is important to many Massachusetts parents. When kids are young and in the house, parents may feel more obligated to stay together to raise their kids. Two-parent households often feel more effective in raising children. But when kids go to college parents may...
Understanding the goals of divorce mediation
Regardless of the stage through which one is in while obtaining a divorce, it is important to understand the options available to obtain a final resolution. Traditional options include each party working through attorneys to negotiate terms for settlement, or...
Modifications of divorce in Massachusetts
Every divorce is different. As circumstances change, your divorce agreement may need a divorce modification. Once approved by the judge, your divorce agreement becomes an order of the court. Even if both parties agree to a change made in the agreement, it may be wise...
Fuel for Thought: Higher Education
For many parents, the summer months are a time for vacations, relaxation and time spent with their children. Yet, with each summer that passes, parents may be more aware of the looming costs for their children's higher education.Add to the mix the emotional and...
Nesting as a co-parenting alternative
Every generation of parents has the opportunity to respond to new evidence in best parenting practices. Today, a popular co-parenting arrangement called nesting, is being championed as the most child-centered approach. Traditionally, as a marriage ends, each couple...
Same-sex couples face divorce complications
Massachusetts was the sixth jurisdiction in the entire world to allow same-sex marriage when we legalized it in 2004. With the entire United States following our lead in 2015, rates of same-sex marriage have been on the rise. Unfortunately, this means divorce has also...