Professional success can complicate a marriage. People sometimes have to put their close relationships on the back burner while they focus on developing their careers. Small business owners, as well as those running independent professional practices, often have to...
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Does a parent’s mental health influence the court’s decision on custody?
When families go through the process of separation or divorce, children are the most important consideration because their health and happiness come first. Children do not choose to divorce. They are innocent parties who become collateral damage in the dissolution of...
The potential implications a divorce has on your mortgage
Divorcing couples in Massachusetts typically have valuable assets to think about. For most marriages, there's nearly nothing more important than the future of their marital home. As you can imagine, the decision to divorce can also leave a mortgage's future in...
Hanging on to your art after a divorce in Massachusetts
The process of ending your marriage in Massachusetts can involve many variables. One of them may be the status of your art collection. If you are a serious collector, you want to protect your investment. There are certain tactics that you can make use of to do so....
Divorce when you own a medical practice together in Massachusetts
Divorce is often a difficult process, but it can be especially challenging for couples who own a medical practice together. Not only can dividing a business complicate the financial and legal aspects of divorce, but it can also lead to disagreements between the two...
What kind of help does a CDFA provide during the divorce process?
If you're going through a divorce in Massachusetts you and your former spouse might consult a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA). Before you start speaking with a CDFA, it's understandable to wonder what these professionals do. Here's more information about...
How divorce can affect your business in Massachusetts
Divorce is a difficult process for any family. It can be especially challenging for business owners, who have to deal with the emotional stress of divorce while also trying to keep their business afloat. If you are going through a divorce, you should be familiar with...
How Long Does Supervised Visitation Last?
If you were granted supervised visitation, you may have a lot of anxieties about the situation and are wondering when you can resume normal parenting. Supervised visitation can present a lot of challenges since it must be at the convenience of your supervisor. More...
How to Have a Smooth Divorce When You Have Kids
Divorce is difficult for both spouses to endure no matter who initiated it. If you have children, this process will be even more challenging for them to cope with. For them, this will be a great time of uncertainty and they will likely feel very anxious about the...
Will Dating Affect Alimony?
In Massachusetts, before 2012, recipients of alimony were able to continue receiving these payments even if they were involved in relationships that resembled a marriage. If the recipient officially remarried, however, these payments would be eliminated immediately....