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...
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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...
Determining if your prenuptial agreement will hold up in court
You may be headed toward your Massachusetts divorce feeling that, even though everything else in your life is going wrong, at least your prenuptial agreement will prevent a disaster in divorce court. At the , we often assist clients in...
Why and how to modify a child custody arrangement
Massachusetts parents who have gotten a divorce will also have to work through child custody arrangements. However, situations don't stay the same forever. There may come a day in which a couple believes their old custody arrangement simply doesn't work anymore. But...
Could my ex-spouse change our divorce agreement?
The law does allow options for parties to a divorce to potentially change the terms — or enforce them. Once the process begins to modify a divorce judgment in Massachusetts, there would probably only be a few courses of action available that would keep you out of...
Alternative dispute resolution in divorce
If you and your spouse are thinking about splitting up but wonder if there is an alternative to divorce litigation, you are not alone. At the , we have noticed a trend of Massachusetts couples seeking to end their marriages through...
Consider your retirement as you divorce
For years you have worked hard at your job. You’ve built a career that you are proud of. The paycheck you bring home is what you depend on to get through each day. That money pays your bills and buys your groceries. Just as you count on it today, you know you...