Needham Legal Blog
Mediation is an excellent out-of-court tool while access to courts is restricted
Access to courts in Massachusetts is currently restricted to protect the health and safety of the community. This has resulted in delays that could extend family law and other legal cases well into the future. Such delays are likely to take an emotional and financial...
Set yourself up for co-parenting success with a custody plan
If you are facing a divorce and you have children with your spouse, you may be uncertain about what the future holds as a parent. Developing a strong co-parenting relationship with your spouse will help your kids navigate this challenging time. Learn more about how...
A look at divorce mediation
When most people think about divorce, the idea of going to court comes to mind. While every divorce is a legal situation that will involve the court because a judge must order the legal end of the marriage, that does not mean every couple must fight in the courtroom....
How to make peace when a co-parent is uncooperative
Divorce means the end of your marital relationship with your spouse, but it does not mean the end of your parental relationship with your children. They require not only individual love and support from each parent but also parents who can co-parent cooperatively. In...
Modifying child custody because of parental relocation
There can be situations for Massachusetts residents where they may need to move because of their job. When a person is divorced with children, this move may be complicated. There are certain things a person should understand if they are considering a relocation.If a...
What is taken into consideration in a co-parenting plan?
Not all marriages in the Franklin area last forever. Despite spouses not getting along as well as they used to, they still love their children and want the best for them. Working out a co-parenting plan is an important step in making sure children are put first during...
How are retirement assets distributed in a divorce settlement?
When a Franklin area couple comes to the point where they believe their marriage is heading for divorce, it can be an emotional time. There are so many things that the couple needs to figure out, including property division.Besides a couple's home, their retirement...
What is the role of a mediator?
When a Franklin-area couple decides that their marriage is heading for an inevitable divorce it can be a very emotional time for the family. This is a stressful situation for a family, and working through the divorce matters can be contentious. One good option for...
Who decides where a child will spend the holidays?
As the end of the year approaches, Massachusetts' families may be making their travel plans to visit loved ones during the holidays. Families that have been affected by separation and divorce may struggle this time of year as inevitably one parent in a co-parenting...
Minimize the impact of divorce on your children with 3 tips
As a parent, you have always wanted to do what was in the best interests of your children. The last thing you wanted was for them to grow up in what you consider to be a broken household. You wanted their father to be with them and for you to be there, too. Sadly,...
