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What You Need to Know About the Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts

Filing for divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process. It is essential to understand the legal requirements for filing for divorce in Massachusetts. One of the critical requirements for filing for divorce is meeting the residency requirements. Here is what you need to know about the residency requirements for filing for divorce in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Residency Requirements for

Sharing Custody During The Holidays

The holidays tend to be a time of increased stress for many. However, during a divorce, the pressure of the holidays can take on a whole new meaning. It’s no longer about what you’ll be cooking or who you need to buy gifts for but if and when you’ll get to see the kids. While divorce brings about significant change

Planning For Divorce – Steps to Take When Considering Divorce in Massachusetts

It comes as no surprise that many individuals contemplating divorce struggle with the final decision. Some even contemplate divorce for years before ever speaking with an attorney. When considering divorce, there are several steps you can take to help lessen the burden of such a difficult decision. #1 Protect Your Children Every parent wants what is best for their children;

The Types of Alimony and The Mistakes to Avoid During Alimony Negotiations

Not all divorce cases result in court-ordered spousal support, also known as alimony. If you believe alimony will come up during your divorce, there are a number of things to bear in mind. Individuals who are divorcing or are divorced can request and receive spousal support payments. Alimony is paid by the spouse with higher means to supplement a spouse

Can recreational marijuana be used against me in a child custody case?

The legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has left some questions regarding parental rights in child custody cases. Like alcohol, marijuana can be used by adults 21 and older without legal repercussions for safe use on private property. According to subsection (4)(d) of Massachusetts General Laws, unless the child is placed in unreasonable danger, parental rights can’t be changed solely based

Preventing and Responding to Parental Abduction in a Custody Dispute Situation

For most parents, their worst nightmare is to not know where their child is or to know that their child has been kidnapped. Consequently, we teach our children about ‘stranger danger,’ monitor their Internet activities, and take care to know where they are going and who they are supposed to be with. While these safety-conscious behaviors are good and do

Dividing Qualified Retirement Plans in the Aftermath of Divorce

Splitting assets during a divorce can be an arduous task. To complicate things, the division of certain retirement savings accounts requires an extra step. DRO vs. QDRO Divorce proceedings often conclude with a domestic relations order (DRO) to lay out the division of retirement assets. However, assets from a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), are covered by the

Can my 14-year-old decide to live with my ex?

As a divorcing parent battling over custody, there is always the fear that your child will decide they would rather live with the other parent. Even once custody has been determined, parents worry as children get older, they will want to move in with the other parent. Rest assured that minor children can’t make legal decisions, such as where they

Tracking Child Support Payments

Under Massachusetts law, both parents have a duty to support their child. Typically, following a separation or divorce, only one parent is considered the custodial parent. This is the parent who lives with and has primary care of the child. The support provided by the custodial parent is offered in the time and care given to the child. When families

Can I Change My Original Divorce Agreement?

Yes! Not only can you modify your divorce agreement, it is best to change it as your circumstances change. Divorce agreement modifications can address changes to child support, alimony, and custody arrangements. Either party can request a modification to reduce or increase support payments or to change parenting plan specifications. The status of your case, as well as the type

What You Need to Know About the Residency Requirements for Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts

Filing for divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process. It is essential to understand the legal requirements for filing for divorce in Massachusetts. One of the critical requirements for filing for divorce is meeting the residency requirements. Here is what you need to know about the residency requirements for filing for divorce in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Residency Requirements for

Sharing Custody During The Holidays

The holidays tend to be a time of increased stress for many. However, during a divorce, the pressure of the holidays can take on a whole new meaning. It’s no longer about what you’ll be cooking or who you need to buy gifts for but if and when you’ll get to see the kids. While divorce brings about significant change

Planning For Divorce – Steps to Take When Considering Divorce in Massachusetts

It comes as no surprise that many individuals contemplating divorce struggle with the final decision. Some even contemplate divorce for years before ever speaking with an attorney. When considering divorce, there are several steps you can take to help lessen the burden of such a difficult decision. #1 Protect Your Children Every parent wants what is best for their children;

The Types of Alimony and The Mistakes to Avoid During Alimony Negotiations

Not all divorce cases result in court-ordered spousal support, also known as alimony. If you believe alimony will come up during your divorce, there are a number of things to bear in mind. Individuals who are divorcing or are divorced can request and receive spousal support payments. Alimony is paid by the spouse with higher means to supplement a spouse

Can recreational marijuana be used against me in a child custody case?

The legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has left some questions regarding parental rights in child custody cases. Like alcohol, marijuana can be used by adults 21 and older without legal repercussions for safe use on private property. According to subsection (4)(d) of Massachusetts General Laws, unless the child is placed in unreasonable danger, parental rights can’t be changed solely based

Preventing and Responding to Parental Abduction in a Custody Dispute Situation

For most parents, their worst nightmare is to not know where their child is or to know that their child has been kidnapped. Consequently, we teach our children about ‘stranger danger,’ monitor their Internet activities, and take care to know where they are going and who they are supposed to be with. While these safety-conscious behaviors are good and do

Dividing Qualified Retirement Plans in the Aftermath of Divorce

Splitting assets during a divorce can be an arduous task. To complicate things, the division of certain retirement savings accounts requires an extra step. DRO vs. QDRO Divorce proceedings often conclude with a domestic relations order (DRO) to lay out the division of retirement assets. However, assets from a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), are covered by the

Can my 14-year-old decide to live with my ex?

As a divorcing parent battling over custody, there is always the fear that your child will decide they would rather live with the other parent. Even once custody has been determined, parents worry as children get older, they will want to move in with the other parent. Rest assured that minor children can’t make legal decisions, such as where they

Tracking Child Support Payments

Under Massachusetts law, both parents have a duty to support their child. Typically, following a separation or divorce, only one parent is considered the custodial parent. This is the parent who lives with and has primary care of the child. The support provided by the custodial parent is offered in the time and care given to the child. When families

Can I Change My Original Divorce Agreement?

Yes! Not only can you modify your divorce agreement, it is best to change it as your circumstances change. Divorce agreement modifications can address changes to child support, alimony, and custody arrangements. Either party can request a modification to reduce or increase support payments or to change parenting plan specifications. The status of your case, as well as the type

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