If you were a typical teenager, you probably went through a phase where you blamed your parents for everything that went wrong in your life. Then, you grew up and probably took more responsibility for your actions. However, you may have never wanted divorce. Many...
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Can our marriage survive my spouse’s financial secrets?
Have you noticed money missing from your joint savings account? Have you found expensive purchases hidden around your home? Missing money and hidden purchases are just a couple signs that could indicate your spouse may be keeping financial secrets. Keeping financial...
Divorce negotiations: Saying it’s yours doesn’t make it so
The following subject matter focused on divorce-linked asset distribution reasonably enough applies to every impending-ex demographic. That cuts a wide swath, of course. Many younger couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere (we’ll just quickly pop in those oft-cited...
What happens to your retirement fund during divorce?
Carefully planning and saving for your retirement takes a lot of work. If you and your spouse put money away in savings accounts, 401k accounts and/or IRAs, you probably have a substantial amount saved for the next chapter of your life. However, if you and your spouse...
Are baby boomers more likely to divorce than millennials?
Baby boomers have contributed a lot to society, but unfortunately an increasing divorce rate is one of their more recent contributions. Studies indicate that the baby boomer generation, people born between 1946 and 1964, has the highest divorce rate in American...
Divorcing a Narcissist can be more difficult than being married to one
Divorcing a narcissist can be expensive and exhausting. If you are married to a narcissist, here are some helpful tips: 1. Get a strong, knowledgeable and aggressive divorce attorney. 2. Get a therapist experienced in dealing with narcissistic personality disorder. 3....
What to expect from an alimony agreement
Divorce agreements can be complex. Tying off loose ends at the end of a marriage leaves much for both parties to resolve before going their separate ways. Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, is among those issues. Massachusetts is a limited duration alimony...
How same-sex divorce is different from heterosexual divorces
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that a commitment of love between two people can be equal through the recognition of same-sex marriage, there has been much celebration and relief among many. However, there is another side to marriage that is not so easily...
Surprising facts you may not know about gray divorce
It can be difficult for people to understand why a married couple who has been married for 20, 30 or even 40 years has chosen to divorce. One reason it can be hard to comprehend this decision is because it was once a relatively rare occurrence for older Americans to...
Tips to help make your shared parenting plan work
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....
