For couples with children, the hardest part of breaking up is determining who the children should live with and how to share the child care responsibilities. There are two main types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody pertains to major...
Month: July 2017
Filing for divorce in Massachusetts
Getting a divorce can be difficult, particularly if you have a number of assets to divide between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Having a basic understanding of the divorce process in Massachusetts is essential to make sure your divorce goes as smoothly and...
Divorce: Can you invalidate a prenuptial agreement?
Like most people, you probably assumed that signing a prenuptial agreement permanently removed access to certain assets in the case of divorce. However, this may not be the case. A number of factors can invalidate a prenuptial agreement. If you are able to prove that...
Collaborative divorce may be your best option
When many people think of divorce, they picture a couple battling in court over everything from the family home to the family pet. Divorce litigation can be a long, grueling process and take an emotional and financial toll on families. However, not every divorce has...
“Gray” divorce can make retirement more difficult
According to numerous studies, older adults are getting divorced more than ever before. Many older couples find that once their children are grown up and out of the house, they no longer have anything in common. While divorce may seem like the easy answer, it can make...