Concord Massachusetts Family Law Blog
How long does alimony last in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts weighs a number of factors when deciding whether to award you alimony in a divorce case. Your age, your level of education and whether you made sacrifices so your spouse could succeed are often among them. If the state does decide to award you alimony,...
Changing your name as a result of divorce
When someone decides to get a divorce, they have many different issues to focus on, whether they have children and are worried about custody or they struggle with the divorce process in general. Many people decide to change their name after ending their marriage and...
Missed child support payments may be contempt of court
Many parents may rely on receiving their monthly child support. If the noncustodial parent stops making these payments, parents need to understand their options. There are a few different things people might try when their ex-spouse fails to pay child support....
Adolescent adjustment and the divorce process
People have many issues to consider while ending their marriage, but those with kids need to prioritize the best interests of their children and take steps to improve their lives, both temporarily and long-term. Studies show that certain challenges are present in the...
How does Massachusetts divide property in a divorce?
Each state has specific rules that apply to property division for divorcing couples. Massachusetts calls for the equitable division of marital property, which means the spouses must fairly divide shared assets and debts. Before negotiating a divorce agreement in...
Rehabilitating your retirement after your divorce
Preparing for your future post-divorce in Massachusetts may appear daunting at first thought. The sooner you begin making preparations for living independently, the better off you will be. One area of your finances that will require extra attention is your retirement....
When an ex backs out of the collaborative process
Couples often benefit from working together during their divorce. Not only does this reduce tensions and minimize the emotional impact of the divorce process, but it often carries other advantages, such as saving time and money. However, the collaborative approach to...
When parents ignore the visitation schedule
After a divorce, parents have to follow a visitation schedule so they both have time with the kids. If one parent refuses to follow this schedule, the custodial parent needs to know what to do. Parents may have different kinds of visitation schedules depending on...
How are mediation and collaboration different?
There is more than one way to have a divorce. While the most popular version is still a trial divorce, more and more divorcing couples are choosing alternate means of a legal split. The two most common alternative divorces are "mediated divorce" and "collaborative...
A look at contempt complaints against your ex-spouse
Your divorce probably took a lot of effort and sacrifice get to the finalization stage. This is an important milestone that you can congratulate yourself on reaching. Unfortunately, however, it may not mean the end of the conflict with your ex-spouse. Sometimes, even...
