Here's an interesting thought that you may not have considered having to face in your Massachusetts divorce: Your dog. Did you know that your dog will not be treated as a child or person but instead as a piece of property to be divided just like a home or vehicle?...
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Berry to pay $16,000 per month in child support
If you're concerned about getting enough child support or having to pay too much child support in Massachusetts, it's wise to consider your options before heading to court. There may be a way to settle on an amount that is fair to your child and yourself without...
Griffith and Banderas enter family law court for divorce
Massachusetts-based readers who are fans of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas may have heard about their recent decision to divorce. According to People magazine, this divorce may be worth around $50 million, and the couple also shares a child who has just left...
Man aims to stop celebrity divorce
If you've been through a divorce or are divorcing in Massachusetts, you could have been influenced by family members, friends, therapists or other authorities. The man in this story is now suggesting that celebrities may be a major influence on people divorcing, and...
Divorce rate stable in Massachusetts, according to data
Massachusetts has always been one of the states that was ahead of the rest in certain areas, like the legalization of same-sex marriages. Now, same-sex divorce has also been in the limelight, but there are some data points that may be of interest to you. For instance,...
Man ordered to stop having kids until child support is paid
When Massachusetts parents fail to pay child support, they can face many penalties, including wage garnishments, intercepted tax refunds, revocation of professional licenses and even jail time in extreme cases. But can a person be banned from having more children...
Parents may see casino jackpots go toward child support bill
In Massachusetts, state law intercepts gambling winnings over $600 if the person owes child support. More and more states are putting this law in place, with Ohio being the latest to consider such actions.House Bill 483 would seize gambling winnings if the winner is...
The basic ins-and-outs about divorce in Massachusetts
Filing for divorce isn’t always an easy process, which is why many consult with a professional for help. When compared to the entire United States, Massachusetts falls somewhere in the middle under a Find The Best ease of filing rating. The fact that the minimum...
Art collectors divorce and family law case gets complicated
A pair of art collectors and lobbyists in Massachusetts' close neighbor, Washington D.C., filed for divorce. When it first came out that the two had separated, they appeared to be going forward with a fairly easy divorce that did not include any hard feelings....
Massachusetts lawmakers: No sex between divorcing couples
Although in the throes of a divorce, some couples end up carrying on a physical relationship despite the impending divorce and end of a marriage. Those types of relationships may no longer be an option, at least legally, if a Massachusetts lawmaker has anything to do...
