Divorce

Many parents dread becoming empty-nesters because they don’t want their children to leave home. They love the life and chaos that children bring, and they know they’ll miss it. On the other hand, there are those who look forward to becoming empty-nesters. They see it...

People who are considering divorce often feel like at least one trip to court is inevitable. While it is true that every divorcing couple in Massachusetts has to go have a divorce order approved by the court, the divorcing spouses don't necessarily have to litigate...

The timing of a Massachusetts divorce can have a profound impact on not just the spouses involved but the rest of the family as well. Many people trapped in unhappy marriages may tell themselves that they only need to hold on until the children are out of the house....

Your marriage is failing, and you’re concerned about how you’re going to support yourself. It’s been a little bit since you were in the workforce, and you aren’t sure what it will take to get on your feet once you’re on your own. Is alimony an option? It could be....

When couples get divorced, they know that they have to divide up custody of their children, at least in most cases. The general rule is that courts try to assign joint or shared custody so that both parents get to remain involved with the children. The parents create...

Families develop in unique ways. You and your spouse can be your own family unit, or you may add others, including animals and children, to the household. There are very clear and well-established Massachusetts state laws governing what happens with children when...

As you look forward at how soon retirement is approaching, one of the things you may realize is that you don’t see yourself retiring with your spouse. You may both have different preferences for how you  live out your golden years, so it’s reasonable to have concerns...

There are a lot of cases in which couples decide to get divorced after their children move out of the house. These couples are often referred to as empty nesters. The reasons for these divorce cases vary. In many situations, it's that the couple has drifted apart over...

A significant number of divorces end in divorce rather than death. Either spouse in Massachusetts can request a no-fault divorce when their marital relationship declines. You might want to file because you are unhappy, or you may have felt blind-sided when your spouse...

Complicated issues surface in high-asset divorce as many assets are at stake and many questions need answering. Such issues may include untangling complicated assets, uncovering hidden assets, determining what to do about expensive collections along with spousal...