Concord Massachusetts Family Law Blog
Do you need tips for an amicable divorce?
While you and your current spouse agree that the two of you should divorce, you may find it difficult to sow seeds of peace during the process. Raw emotions could bring complex feelings to the surface, causing unintended stress and hardship for both of you. For a bit...
Have you taken steps to protect your business during divorce?
Not only have you just gotten married, but you have also started establishing your very own Massachusetts-based business. Do you know what would happen to your organization if you and your new spouse were to divorce later on? While it may be too late to use a...
Can you ask for alimony modifications after a divorce?
Life is constantly evolving. We see the world changing around us, and we are actively changing our lives through our decisions, such as our careers, our relationships and even where we live. But do life changes lead to changes in alimony? Alimony is like any other...
How much are your antiques really worth?
As part of the numerous items that you and your spouse have accumulated over the years, you likely have several antiques. Or at least you have old things that you believe to be valuable antiques. You will need to equitably divide these things, plus the rest of your...
A quick guide for preparing to modify your alimony in MA
People move through different life changes after a divorce. One person might get into a serious relationship or remarry. Exes may change careers or start a new family. All of these may have some bearing on whether the payer can afford to keep distributing the same...
How to guide your teenager through a separation
Teenagers are smarter than most parents want to admit. They are starting to understand that the world isn’t black and white, and each situation has specific nuances – which means every marriage has its nuances. Unfortunately, teenagers are also the first to notice...
Have confidence in your approach to divorce
For many people, the way in which the divorce process is approached has a significant impact on different aspects of their lives. For example, those who make critical errors during their divorce often suffer in different ways, whether they have to deal with a less...
Six signs that you are in a toxic marriage
No one wants to enter a toxic relationship – especially if you already walked down the aisle. You want to believe that your spouse has the right intentions and loves you unconditionally. However, there are some circumstances where marriages take a turn for the worst....
3 important benefits of divorce mediation
When your Massachusetts marriage comes to an end, you are undoubtedly going to need to take certain steps to untangle your life from that of your former spouse. You do not, however, have to engage in a knock-down, drag-out fight with your former partner to accomplish...
Divorcing over age 50 may require dividing retirement assets
Older couples in Massachusetts who are considering divorce might feel they are in step with the rest of the nation. Overall, the U.S. divorce rate since the 1990’s has just about doubled for individuals aged 50 and older, as reported by Pew Research. Divorce may...
