There is generally much debate and discussion on the topic of marriage and how to make a marriage last. However, it's important to remember that in some circumstances, the best choice for each member of a couple is to go their separate ways. A recent study has shed...
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Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts could lead to messy divorce
The Supreme Court frequently rules on cases that have an impact on the nation as a whole. The country has been anxiously waiting for the Court's ruling on same-sex marriage, including states such as Massachusetts that currently allow it. Not only does the anticipated...
Massachusetts doctors draft stance on same-sex marriage
As the Supreme Court is set to mull over the legality of same-sex marriage, the American Academy of Pediatrics has come out in further support of gay rights. The policy adopted by the organization of pediatricians was originally written by two Massachusetts doctors...
Massachusetts child support arrears: Help is available
Unpaid child support is a significant problem in Massachusetts today. Women all over the state are trying desperately to make ends meet on their incomes alone because the father of their child or children is not paying his court-ordered child support payments....
Supreme Court decision on DOMA will affect same-sex divorce too
There may be some in Massachusetts that haven't heard that a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act has been put before the U.S. Supreme Court. If the provision is struck down by the Supreme Court, it could not only affect same-sex marriages, but also what happens...
Divorce can be rough for Massachusetts couples, famous or not
Celebrity divorces can often be just as contentious, if not more so, than a divorce between an average Massachusetts couple. This appears to be the case in the heated divorce process unfolding between NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and his estranged wife, Pilar. The...
Massachusetts father charged for not paying child support
Children in single parent households often depend upon income from a non-custodial parent in order to have their needs met. Child support payments are intended to meet these needs, which is why courts assign parents to make the payments. When parents are unable to do...
International child custody battle will continue
Massachusetts parents whose children have been moved to another country may be encouraged by a recent case. In the case, a U.S. Army sergeant is fighting for child custody of his young daughter. The sergeant married a woman from another country and they had one...
Disparate drinking rates can lead to divorce
There are many factors that go into a Massachusetts spouse's decision to file for divorce. For some, the relationship has deteriorated slowly over time; others split over one or more infidelities. A recently released study suggests that for some couples, differences...
False Claim of unpaid child support prevents man from working
Massachusetts residents paying child support should be aware that false claims of missed payments sometimes can have debilitating effects. One man paying child support for his 6-year-old son lost his ability to work for several months when his ex-wife made claims that...
