Not every divorce is destined to unfold in court before a judge. In many cases, spouses can dissolve their marriage outside of court by hashing out the details with the assistance of a skilled and unbiased mediator. If you are considering a divorce and looking for a...
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What Are the Benefits of Parallel Parenting?
If you went through a high-conflict divorce, the situation with your former spouse is likely still incredibly tense. If you cannot seem to communicate or work together without erupting into an argument, co-parenting may not be an ideal approach and, instead, parallel...
Mediate This! Matthew Barach Esq. On How The Pandemic Changed Family Law
View Full Podcast Here! Esteemed family law, trial and appellate attorney Matthew P. Barach returned to speak with Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell on how the Covid-19 Pandemic changed Family Law. Mr. Barach's prestigious career includes winning two landmark...
When is Supervised Visitation Necessary?
Generally, it is always in the best interests of a child to maintain a relationship with both parents. Family courts believe this is true even when it may be unsafe to leave the child alone with one of the parents. Instead of keeping the child from visiting the other...
Adopting Your Stepchild
Although the process of adopting a stepchild is not as complex as most other adoption processes, it is not without its own unique obstacles. If you wish to adopt your spouse’s biological child, take some time to learn about the process and what it entails. How to...
Can I Change Attorneys Once Divorce Proceedings Are Underway?
Not every family law attorney has the experience and skill to handle your divorce. If your case has been dragging on, your attorney is difficult to reach, and you always feel like you are in the dark regarding the details of your case, it may seem like you are alone...
Mediate This! Interview with Matthew Barach Esq. on Landmark Family Law Case in MA
View Full Podcast Here! Matthew Brickman and Sydney Mitchell interview esteemed family law trial and appellate attorney Matthew P. Barach, whose prestigious career includes winning two landmark family law cases in the Commonwealth pertaining to the New Alimony Reform...
Living with Your Soon-to-Be Former Spouse
Although it may feel awkward to live with your spouse once the divorce papers are filed, for many, it is a reality and a necessity, especially if you are under some serious financial constraints. Of course, living together during this contentious time can be...
Navigating High Conflict Divorce with Matthew Barach
View full Article This episode is on high conflict divorces and our guest today is super fun, wicked smart and really helpful when it comes to navigating rough times. Matthew Barach, known as “the fixer” in Massachusetts family law. He owns his own law firm, over 20...
Tips for Reducing Conflict During Divorce
Divorce does not always have to be a high-conflict experience for couples. If you and your spouse can minimize it, the process can go smoothly, take less time, and ultimately incur fewer legal fees. If you have children, reducing conflict in your divorce will also...