With Labor Day behind us, retailers are putting out Halloween decorations and candy even though the end of October is still more than a month away. Even more troubling (or exciting depending on your sensibilities) some retailers are already making holiday decorations...
Year: 2017
How to keep your retirement savings intact during your divorce
You worked hard for years to ensure that you and your spouse would have enough money to get you through your retirement. Things may suddenly change if you and your spouse decide to get a divorce. The costs of divorce, especially if contested, combined with your...
Back to school may be a good time to review custody arrangements
It's back! Autumnal weather, backpacks, new schoolbooks and new schedules. Extracurricular activities can send kids and parents in many directions. New friendships can blossom around the corner or across town. Transportation can turn into an Olympic sport for some...
How to make changes to your child custody and parenting schedule
Once your divorce or paternity action is finalized, you and the other parent will receive a judgment that includes specific terms regarding custody of your children and parenting time. This may be the result of an agreement the two of you reached, or it may be a...
Our attorneys can help make your divorce easier
Once you make the decision to get a divorce, you may feel emotionally overwhelmed and concerned about your finances. The process of divorce has a bad reputation for costing former couples thousands of dollars and requiring spouses to battle in court for months....
Mediate your way to a better, more sustainable divorce settlement
Divorce is never easy, but you may be able to find a way to make this process easier and smoother for your family. For Massachusetts couples looking for a better way to walk through the divorce process, mediation may be the right choice. In addition to allowing a...
Setting new financial goals can help during property division
Naturally, those who go down the aisle do not expect to become ex-spouses years down the road. However, the reality is that marriages do not always last -- in many cases, due to irreconcilable differences. A couple of tips can help with navigating a divorce proceeding...
What are the Major Changes to the 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines?
Every four years, the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines are reviewed, updated and amended. On September 15, 2017, the new Child Support Guidelines will take effect. While many provisions of the current guidelines will remain the same, there are several major...
High asset millennial couples may benefit from signing a prenup
Many Massachusetts couples decide to sign prenuptial agreements before getting married in order to protect their assets in the event of a divorce. Property division is often the most complex part of a divorce and having an agreement in place ahead of time can make...
Protect yourself financially during your divorce
The divorce process in Massachusetts can be costly, especially if you and your spouse end up in a long, drawn-out court battle over property division, child custody and alimony issues. Even well-off couples may find themselves facing financial difficulties after...