When wading into the turbulent waters of divorce, don't be surprised if you find yourself in need of fast solutions to pressing divorce concerns. Fortunately, you may be eligible for a temporary solution in matters that cannot wait until the end of your divorce....
Is a father eligible for primary custody in Massachusetts?
Fathers and mothers can both play important roles in the upbringing of children. While there was once an expectation that mothers should provide most forms of parental support, both parents are now likely to be actively involved parents. For some adults in...
Can you change your child support payments if you lose your job?
Financial situations can change, often unexpectedly. If you get divorced, the court is going to decide how much you need to pay in child support based on your current circumstances. But there’s always the chance that those circumstances could change in the future,...
3 potential reasons for the rise in gray divorce
In recent years, there’s been a shift in divorce rates. For most people, these rates have been going down. But gray divorce has shown a consistent rise. A gray divorce is just when people are in their 50s or 60s. They may be couples that got married decades before and...
Reasons a judge may consider supervised visitation
Family court judges in Massachusetts strive to order the most fair and beneficial outcomes for children involved in custody disputes. As such, they may consider supervised visitation in cases where there are concerns about the safety, well-being or development of a...
How many couples get divorced within the first year?
Maybe you realized that the marriage was a mistake by the wedding reception – or maybe it took a few months. Either way, you have yet to make your first anniversary and you already want out. Is your situation unusual? Not at all. While there are no exact figures on...
Does a prenup mean you’re going to get divorced?
A prenuptial agreement allows couples to discuss certain outcomes before they get married. They can consider what would happen to their assets if they get divorced. This helps them to define ownership percentages or decide how to split up financial accounts. People...
Do both parents need to agree to a move if they share custody?
Co-parenting is a family scenario often fraught with challenges. The adults in the family may have had an adversarial relationship following a breakup or divorce. Every custody exchange could see tempers flare and disputes arise. Even when parents typically find ways...
Never violate a court order before modifying it
After a divorce, there are some situations in which the standing court order may no longer fit your life. You need to have it modified or changed. After all, the court may issue this order when you have very young children and life can change significantly over the...
Is bird’s nest parenting a custody option for you?
Divorce can be traumatic for all involved, but most particularly, for the children. They can wind up destabilized and regress to earlier behaviors that are not age-appropriate. While you might not have heard the term, bird’s nest parenting is an alternative custody...