On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | May 28, 2020 | divorce
Personal, financial and familial situations often change over time, and such changes may warrant a review of your existing Massachusetts child custody arrangement. The way you should move forward in this situation depends on whether you are alone in wanting to change...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | May 12, 2020 | divorce
A divorce is a big event that comes with many adjustments. In many cases, the financial adjustment is as challenging as the emotional adjustment. For many people, the divorce settlement does not completely clarify a person’s financial situation, requiring a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 16, 2020 | divorce
In the midst of a divorce? You are not alone. Many women working their way through divorces have to navigate similar hurdles. If you are among them, you may be thinking about what steps you might take to give yourself a strong financial footing once your marriage...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 9, 2020 | divorce
A divorce can easily develop into a lengthy and contentious legal process. When stress and volatile emotions combine, a courtroom face-off with a soon-to-be ex-spouse could become an overwhelming experience. Through mediation, however, a couple may dissolve their...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 8, 2020 | divorce
If you are facing divorce, you are likely worried about what the future holds. So many aspects of your life can seem uncertain, especially your financial future. Even after dividing the marital assets, you may fear the divorce will leave you shortchanged. If you are...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 1, 2020 | divorce, high net worth divorce
Divorce requires some financial strategy, especially during asset division. But splitting a home can come with extra challenges. As couples can’t usually own a home separately, typically, only one spouse gets to keep it. Judges consider many factors As...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 15, 2020 | divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 8, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 8, 2020 | divorce
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....
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Dec 18, 2019 | divorce
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...
