It is important for our readers to understand that mediation is a tool of the legal system. While it may reap benefits for some who choose to engage with its process, it may not effectively serve others. Before selecting either litigation or mediation as one's path to...
Co-parenting is possible with a solid child custody plan
No parent in Franklin wants to imagine a world in which their child has anything less than the best possible life experience. However, from time to time the needs and preferences of those parents may influence the manner in which the children are brought up. For...
Important considerations for divorcing parents who have kids
It is a sad reality that for some Massachusetts couples a divorce becomes an opportunity for a power grab. When the parties to a divorce experience conflict and resentment they can engage in actions that are solely intended to cause pain for their soon-to-be...
Do I have to allege fault to file for divorce in Massachusetts?
A divorce is a complicated process in terms of the legal decisions that must be made and the care and compassion one must exhibit to ensure that their and their children's emotions are supported. To this end, Massachusetts residents must carefully examine the...
Help an only child to learn to cope with your divorce
Children who are going through their parents' divorce can have some challenges. When parents only have one child, the issues are a bit different than when there are multiple children. One reason for this is because the parents have likely doted on the child and make...
The role of separate property in the division of marital assets
Marital property is the property that the partners to a couple acquire together and after their relationship has been formalized with a marriage. Separate property is property that the partners to a couple owned prior to their union, that they do not convert to...
