Separation agreements go by many names. They are sometimes called Marital Settlement Agreements, and many people think of them as Divorce Agreements. Regardless of what they are called, these contracts play an essential role in allowing spouses to end their marriage on their own terms.
These agreements settle...
Grandparents play a major role in the lives of their grandchildren, sometimes to the extent that they become surrogate parents. And while a child’s parents are generally presumed to have custodial rights before anyone else, it’s not always in the best interests of the child.
There are cases...
It’s not uncommon for a parent to get married after divorcing or separating from the other parent. If that parent receives or pays child support, there may understandably be questions about the impact of a new romantic partner or spouse on those support payments. Does a remarriage affect child support?
Prenuptial agreements serve a number of vital purposes in the world of family law. Primarily, their purpose is to avoid lengthy, expensive, and emotionally draining litigation in the event the marriage ultimately fails. One sometimes overlooked advantage of these agreements is the protection they offer for a spouse’s inheritance. If you are...
Every parent wants to see as much of their child as possible, especially during the holidays. But divorce and separation can make this a challenge. Unfortunately, in far too many cases, parents squabble over visitation and custody during what should be the most enjoyable times of the year. It doesn’t...
The process of getting divorced is no doubt challenging both emotionally. However, it can be just as difficult to cope with financially. Fortunately, individuals who are preparing to get divorced can take a few proactive steps to protect themselves financially both during and following the divorce process in Massachusetts.
First, it is...
The emotional and financial aspects of a marital breakup can easily overwhelm the person going through it. A particular concern when it comes to finances during divorce is determining how to handle health insurance. A couple of tips may help with addressing medical insurance following the dissolution of a marriage in...
