Each year families in Massachusetts change through marriage, the births and adoptions of children and divorce. As they grow and modify their structures families can be forced to accept new schedules and living arrangements that may not match what they are used to...
Parental relocation can disrupt an existing custody plan
Franklin residents often struggle to find a good balance between their work responsibilities and their family lives. While they may prioritize the needs of their spouses and kids over the tasks that their employers want them to do, they may also feel a strong push to...
Is mediation the right choice for your divorce?
It is important that individuals who are thinking about filing for divorce understand the different options they have for bringing the relationships to their legal ends. In Massachusetts, a person may choose to litigate their divorce through the courts and this is...
What happens when a dad can’t be present for his kids?
Some dads cannot see their children because the other parent is denying them access. These cases are sad for the father, and especially for the children.The truth is: Kids need their dads growing up, plain and simple. The presence of a father in the life of a child is...
Divorcing partners can agree about value of marital property
Previous posts here have discussed how Massachusetts is not a community property state. To this end, marital partners may own separate property to which their spouses do not have rights to claim; they may also own marital property jointly. When working through a...
