Family Law

Divorce at any age is difficult at best, but when it takes place after 50, the repercussions of going through a so-called "gray divorce" are exceptionally hard hitting. In general, the person who initiated the gray divorce will have an easier time coping than the...

Technology today has revolutionized every aspect of our modern life.  As such, the amount of personal and sensitive information we share online continues to grow.  For those going through, or considering a divorce, protecting your online data is even more critical....

Trying to get complete financial information from an uncooperative opposing party can be frustrating.  In order to reach a fair and equitable divorce agreement, both parties need to exchange and provide full disclosure of all their income, assets, expenses and...

Divorcing parties in Massachusetts often sweat the details, understandably, and of course experience attendant stresses that often define the divorce process in a given case.For example, financial considerations might spell a front-and-center concern (they often do),...

We noted the egalitarian nature of domestic violence in our immediately preceding blog post, noting in our May 12 entry that domestic abuse "doesn't discriminate and affects people from all demographics and income brackets."What that equates to in Massachusetts and...

Every relationship has its ups and downs and relationships between spouses and current or former significant others are often particularly complicated. From verbal threats to physical abuse, acts of domestic violence can take many forms and, unfortunately, no one is...

In this blog, we write frequently about the challenges that both divorced parents and children of divorce face. We also continually stress how important it is that parents do their best to set aside their own hurt and anger and work together to effectively co-parent....

When a marriage ends and divorce is eminent, it's normal to feel both excited and scared about the future. This is often particularly true for individuals who, during a marriage, relied upon a spouse's income for financial support. As with many things in life, when...

For many individuals with grown children, welcoming a grandchild into a family is a highly anticipated and joyous event. Free of many of the worries and stressors that tend to accompany parenthood and raising young children, grandparents can truly enjoy and cherish...