When you first go through a divorce, you will determine an appropriate order of child support, a parenting plan and an equitable division of property at the time. However, not everyone thinks ahead and creates a court order pertaining to child support and custody that will work until the children reach the age of majority. Parties often go through changes

With the emergence and heavy use of social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, it is paramount that separated and divorcing spouses are mindful of what they choose to post to these public forums. Sharing too much information on Facebook or other social media sites can undoubtedly have a negative impact on the outcome of your divorce, child custody

The emotional aspect of divorce often makes it difficult to focus on the details of what needs to take place. One of the areas that is often overlooked is your credit rating. How can you protect yourself? Consider three tips. 1. Take inventory. Pull your credit report to get an idea of everything that is out there. Be aware that

It is always best when divorcing couples can agree on an appropriate parenting plan that is in the best interest of the children, and one which also gives each party the opportunity to spend quality time with their children. Unfortunately, when the issues of divorce or separation come to light, it is all too common that the tensions of the

Our children are an integral part of our lives and keeping them safe is what parenting is all about.  Parenting together after divorce presents new challenges to an already difficult process, but navigating painful emotions to maintain a united front is an essential part of the job.  The bottom line is, kids feel healthiest when their parents get along. Breaking the

The Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act was signed into law in 2011 and became effective shortly after. This law brought about sweeping new changes in the way alimony is awarded in Massachusetts, and many orders issued prior to its enactment could be modified as a result. One of the most significant changes was the length of time a spouse may receive

The decision has been made and action was taken. Whether your divorce was mutual or contested, what should be agreed upon is the direction for raising your children. (This is taking into consideration that there was no abuse or the parent was not an absent parent in the marriage). Whether you are the parent who has gained child custody or

Additional Info: I thought moving to the Boston suburbs on the North Shore, getting married, and having a child would make my husband more responsible, but he still goes out several nights a week with friends and comes back intoxicated. Recently he was too hungover to go to work, and missed a big client meeting and now his job is

You’ve decided to file for divorce or your spouse has. It’s emotionally tough to reach a place where you believe you have no other choice but to end a relationship you thought would last forever. In the middle of the chaos and confusion of uncoupling, there are some steps you should consider as you move through this difficult time. Any of