I would like a second opinion on that.That's hardly an unusual request, is it?In fact, we suspect that readers of our family law blog across Massachusetts solicit supplementary viewpoints on things of personal importance all the time. It is an act of prudence and...
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Year: 2018
Joint custody in divorce … for your pet?
Is your beloved dog – or cat, or horse or, as cited in a recent media piece, boa constrictor – akin in your mind to the living-room sofa? That is, would you ever equate your animal companion to some piece of personal property you bought at the store?We...
Survey focuses on boomer-aged divorced women, money management
Seemingly, there is nothing quite like a divorce to alter the perceptions of many women regarding money management during marriage.A recent Bloomberg article visiting that topic and related matters employs the work “stark” to describe the difference in...
Concerns unique to gray divorce
While fifty years ago less than 2.8 percent of Americans over age 50 were divorced, today more than 15 percent are. Even just since 1990 the divorce rate for adults ages 50 plus doubled and it nearly tripled for those ages 65 and older. However, the divorce rate is...
Let’s talk about child support payments
As a parent, you would do anything for your child. During your marriage, you and your wife or husband worked diligently to not only raise them the right way, but to make sure that the relationship you shared with your significant other was in the best shape that it...
Not every couple has a Picasso hanging in the hallway, but …
For discussion purposes, the end of the partially composed sentence in today's above blog headline is … "some do."And for such couples (whether situated in Massachusetts or elsewhere), that painting will definitely be spotlighted in the event of a looming...
Creating a strong parenting plan can be uplifting
Some Massachusetts divorces are like pulling teeth, with splitting-up spouses battling at virtually every turn and juncture. Even some of those decouplings can feature common ground and civility on select points, though.Take children, for instance. Except in flat-out...
Isn’t domestic violence largely a problem for female victims?
That above-posed query in today's blog headline is not a loaded question, so trust your instincts.To wit: There won't be many inside analysts or subject-matter commentators bracing to argue against a response that, yes, domestic violence is predominantly an issue for...
A few things to note re post-divorce relocation with children
Perhaps you're a divorced Massachusetts parent that wants to move outside the state with your children. Things seem better elsewhere. Maybe you just received an attractive job offer with increased pay. Or perhaps it's the case that a move will place your kids closer...
How do I share custody with my ex-spouse?
As couples with children start going through a divorce, most of the time they want nothing more than to focus on the children and make them the top priority. That can feel easier said than done when working with an ex-spouse.As you and your ex start working on a...