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...

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...

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...

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...

There is no question that divorce is hard on parents and children. Everyone in a Massachusetts family who experiences divorce must learn to live with a new normal as their one household divides into two. When it comes to setting up plans to ensure that children of...

Parents are charged with protecting their children from harm and providing them with the love and care that they need to grow. While most parents take these mandates seriously and sacrifice in order to give their children everything that they need, not all parents act...

As readers of this Massachusetts family law blog may know, there are two distinct forms of child custody that parents may or may not share when they go through divorces. The first form of custody is physical custody. Parents with physical custody can have their kids...

Massachusetts residents who watch reality television may be familiar with the drama that surrounds the cast of Southern Charm. While many of the antics that the cast members get involved with are sensational events that drive the show's popularity, two individuals who...