A divorce may be an amicable, contentious or collaborative procedure. Regardless of the nature of the process, every divorce can be an unsettling event for any family. Couples planning a divorce can prepare for their post-marital lives by learning the facts about...
Moving out of state after your divorce may rank high on your to-do list. However, if you have children and share custody with your former spouse, the prospect may prove challenging. Parents cannot remove children from the state without the other's consent or court...
From pursuing a promising job opportunity to moving closer to extended family, there are many reasons you may want to relocate with your children. However, whether you have sole or joint physical custody with your former spouse, if you want to move out of state, you...
Parents have a lot to balance when divorcing. You have to handle legal matters. You must deal with personal matters. You need to keep yourself together on a mental and emotional level, for your child. You also need to decide how to tell your child about the divorce....
It can be hard to maintain good communication during your marriage. When you decide to get divorced, communicating with your spouse can become even more difficult. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2018 in the U.S., 782,038 couples filed...
If you are going through a divorce and have children, you likely have both large and small matters to settle. Using divorce mediation to address these issues may be the right approach. After all, addressing most issues outside of court likely increases your chances of...
Unfortunately, the co-parenting effort does not come with an instruction manual. Each parenting plan, like the divorce associated with it, is unique. Here are four tips to help you and your partner create a workable plan and lay the foundation for successful...
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...
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...
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....
