Starting over after getting divorced is hardly easy, especially for those who were married for years or even decades prior to the split-up. Divorce is especially challenging if the division of assets, such as the family home or a family motor vehicle, led to hard-to-resolve disputes. However, a couple of tips may help with regaining…
High-conflict divorce can lead to health problems in children
The process of getting divorced in Massachusetts can understandably take its toll on those who have decided to end their marriages and move on with their lives. Any children of the parties can also be negatively affected and find it difficult to move forward. In fact, there are apparently several types of health issues that…
Splitting up can be less stressful through collaborative divorce
When it comes to getting divorced, not every couple in Massachusetts wants to drag out the process, which can make an already-stressful experience even more stressful. Rather, many couples are interested in resolving their issues amicably. These couples are good candidates for a process known as collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce is a model that is…
Managing finances after divorce can be challenging
Going through the dissolution of a marriage in Massachusetts can have a wide range of emotional and financial consequences. However, even after the divorce has been finalized, the emotional and financial challenges are not over. A few tips may help with managing finances while coping with the new life changes that follow divorce. Creating an…
Divorce petition response process can be complicated
The process of dissolving a marriage can get very messy in Massachusetts. For this reason, it is important to understand what to do from the start to protect one’s interests. The several days following the filing of the divorce petition represent one of the most critical periods of this type of family law proceeding. Once…
Documents and children important areas of focus during divorce
Deciding to get divorced is just one step in ending a marriage. Understanding what is on the horizon and taking action to prepare for what is to come is the next step. A couple of tips may help with navigating the complex process of divorce in Massachusetts. First, obtaining all necessary documents early on is…
Assessing finances important part of divorce
After the decision to get divorced has been made, one of a couple’s most common areas of focus is how the marital split-up will impact them financially on an individual level. A major fear is whether or not meeting expenses is possible long term. A few tips may help with navigating the financial aspect of…
Divorce rate increasing among elderly
The rate of the dissolution of a marriage has increased two times for couples over 50 years old in the United States, including in the state of Massachusetts. Meanwhile, the rate has increased a whopping three times for couples over 65 years old. These statistics are based on new research on divorce. According to the…
Mediation may make divorce process less stressful
The dissolution of a marriage can be a frightening time emotionally and financially. However, mediation, an alternative dispute resolution, can help to make the process more palatable in the state of Massachusetts and elsewhere. Divorce mediation was not heard of more than two decades ago, but it has increased in demand in recent years. Mediation…
Child-centered divorce can benefit entire family
March is usually the month with the greatest number of filings for dissolving marriages. Navigating the divorce process can be complicated both financially and emotionally, especially when children are involved. However, a few tips may help parents in the state of Massachusetts to make their divorce child centered. First, it is important to put a…