Modification of Child Custody in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the court always considers the best interests of the child while making any custody decisions, especially if the parents don't seem to see eye to eye. Issues such as who will make the decisions regarding the upbringing of the child, who will the...
What You Should Know About the Nisi Period in a Massachusetts Divorce
The divorce process involves various steps that finally culminate in a divorce decree. In Massachusetts, the divorce decree is known as the Judgment of Divorce Nisi. If you are contemplating or going through a divorce in the state, you should have a clear...
Relocating Your Child After a Divorce in Massachusetts
Moving with your kids to a completely new city is always challenging, but it can be even harder for a family that's dealing with divorce. If you have decided to move outside of Massachusetts after getting a divorce, and you are sharing child custody, it might be wise...
What Does “Child’s Best Interest” Mean in Custody Cases in Massachusetts?
A focus on the child's best interests in a child custody case in Massachusetts implies that the custody and visitation decisions will be made to fulfill the larger goal of ensuring the child's safety, security, happiness, and emotional, mental, and physical...
Will Adultery Have an Impact on Alimony in an MA Divorce?
Adultery can affect your divorce in Massachusetts in a number of ways, including your alimony payments. The state passed the Alimony Reforms Act in 2011, under which now MA courts can award different types of alimony, depending on the situation. Apart from the general...
More Couples in Massachusetts are Choosing Postnuptial Agreements to Protect Their Assets
In Massachusetts, there is a growing acceptance among many married couples to sign a postnuptial agreement. This trend reflects an important change where society is recognizing how careful legal choices can help to minimize any future challenges that may manifest...
Dividing Stock Options and Business Assets in an MA Divorce
Stocks and business assets are among the more complex aspects of property division in a divorce in Massachusetts. If both parties are unable to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement on marital property division, they will have to abide by the court's decision....
What Can Be Used as Evidence in an MA Divorce Case?
Parties going through a divorce in Massachusetts (sometimes including their attorneys) often do not expect that the Evidence Code may be applicable to family law in much the same way it is used in Civil or Criminal Law. In practice, it usually is. Jay Davis believes...
Fault vs No Fault Divorce in MA
Couples in Massachusetts file for divorce for a variety of reasons (just like everywhere else). In some cases, one spouse may believe that the other is at fault for causing the breakdown of the marriage. However, mostly couples avoid getting into the painful details...