If you are like most Massachusetts residents, social media is a normal part of your life. When you wake up every morning, the first thing you do is check your Instagram. Then you click over to Facebook, scroll through a few comments sections and finally, before you...
PRACTICING FAMILY LAW
In Massachusetts For Over 30 Years
PRACTICING FAMILY LAW
In Massachusetts For Over 30 Years
Year: 2019
Is my partner being unfaithful?
Infidelity is a leading cause of marriage breakdowns. When a spouse suspects the other of being unfaithful, getting to the bottom of the issue of the utmost importance. While there are not always definitive answers, Very Well Mind explains some of the common signs of...
How can I co-parent better with my ex?
If you and your former spouse are in a co-parenting relationship in Massachusetts, you might find it all but impossible to come to any sort of agreement. This is a detriment to your kids, especially if the lack of understanding causes resentment and ill-feeling...
Is there any way to make high asset divorce easier?
Divorce is expensive. This may be an obvious statement to many, but most do not realize just how costly divorce is until they go through it themselves. Unfortunately, if you and your spouse accumulated significant assets during your California marriage, or if you...
Do business owners need to split up the company in a divorce?
When a couple divorces, there are numerous items to split up. The couple will need to decide how to divide the family home, any vehicles the couple shares and other valuable assets. However, spouses who started a business during the marriage have even greater issues...
When your ex refuses to pay alimony
The divorce is finally over. The Massachusetts family law judge has issued the final decree, and you and your former spouse are free to go your separate ways. The only problem is, your ex is not sending you the alimony payment the judge ordered. What can you do? At...
Domestic violence and child custody
Family law challenges take on many forms and couples who have children often face a number of legal issues. Not only does child support often become tricky, but some may disagree on custody matters. For example, a couple may not want to split custody in a certain...
What do many people not know about gray divorce?
The Baby Boomers and the Gen Xers are getting older, but they still know how to take matters into their own hands when it comes to their happiness. For many Massachusetts residents, this can mean seeking a divorce later in life. You might recognize this term as “gray...
Know when an uncontested divorce may or may not work for you
As you may already know, you have numerous options when ending your marriage. In addition to litigation, your other choices include uncontested means, such as mediation and collaborative law. However, as we at the Law Offices Of Sheara F. Friend understand, each...
Get to know the basic child custody options available to you
If you are a parent just beginning the divorce process in Massachusetts, you may be wondering what your options are for child custody. Whether you and your spouse can agree on a custody arrangement for your child or you will be figuring it out in court, it is...