Concord Massachusetts Family Law Blog
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...
Modifying child custody in Massachusetts
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...
Steps to take to financially recover from a 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 period of...
What are the penalties for hiding assets?
Divorcing couples in Massachusetts already have a lot on your plate. The higher your joint assets are, the more complex your divorce is. Some people may get the idea that higher assets means things are easier to hide. In other words, they use it as an opportunity to...
About 60% of divorced women regret making this mistake
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...
Deciding between a courtroom divorce and mediation
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...
Will I receive spousal support?
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...
How can I claim the home during my divorce settlement?
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 Massachusetts...
