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  • 2025
    • July
      • Fathers' Rights in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
    • April
      • What to Expect During a Divorce Mediation Session
    • January
      • Restraining Orders in Massachusetts: Steps to Ensure Your Safety
      • Massachusetts Rules Engagement Rings Must Be Returned, Regardless of Fault
      • Restraining Orders Expanded under Massachusetts Law To Protection from Narcissists
  • 2024
    • November
      • What Does Financial Abuse Look Like In A Marriage?
    • September
      • The Modern Age of Co-Parenting Apps
    • July
      • Common Tactics Utilized By Narcissists During a Divorce
    • March
      • Pets – Property or Something More?
      • High-Conflict Divorce Cases
  • 2023
    • October
      • What Happens to Child Support in Massachusetts When the Obligor is Unemployed?
      • Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Issues Standing Order 3-23: Co-Parenting Education Course for Married and Unmarried Paren
      • Massachusetts Divorce: Virtual Visitation Rights in the Digital Age
      • Moving Forward: How to Rebuild Your Identity After a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • September
      • How to Deal with Parental Alienation in Massachusetts?
      • Tax Considerations in a Massachusetts Divorce
    • August
      • Legal Protections for Massachusetts Military Spouses During Divorce
      • Should I Keep the Marital Home for My Children in a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • July
      • The Role of Guardian Ad Litem in Divorce and Child Custody Cases in Massachusetts
      • Blended Families After a Massachusetts Divorce: Legal Rights and Co-Parenting Challenges
    • June
      • Factors That May Impact Property Division in a Massachusetts Divorce
      • How Long Does Alimony Last in Massachusetts?
      • Staying Calm and Focused During Your Divorce in MA: A Guide to Emotional Resilience
      • Can My Ex Demand a Psychological Evaluation to Challenge My Right to Child Custody?
    • May
      • How Does Remarriage Affect Child Support in Massachusetts?
    • April
      • How Does Child Custody and Visitation Work for Unmarried Parents in Massachusetts?
      • What Happens if My Ex Wants to Relocate With My Child in Massachusetts?
      • Adopted Children Need More Parental Support in a Massachusetts Divorce
    • March
      • What to Include in Your Parenting Plan in Massachusetts?
    • February
      • Have You Considered a Prenuptial Agreement for Your Upcoming Marriage in Massachusetts?
      • How to Combat Cyberbullying During a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • January
      • How Does the Growing Gig Economy Affect Divorces in Massachusetts?
      • How to Divorce a Spouse With a Much Larger Net Worth?
  • 2022
    • December
      • 5 Mistakes Parents Should Avoid in a Massachusetts Divorce
      • In Massachusetts Custody Proceedings, Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
    • November
      • How to Prepare When Divorce is Your New Year’s Resolution
      • How to Deal with Divorce During the Holidays?
      • 5 Myths of Massachusetts Family Law Debunked
    • October
      • The Recent Ruling in Cavanaugh v. Cavanaugh is Sure to Throw Family Law Into a Tailspin
      • Steps to Take When You Are Served Divorce Papers in MA
    • September
      • Is It Legal to Record and Spy On Your Spouse in Massachusetts?
      • What to Do if Your Ex is Falling Behind On Alimony Payments in Massachusetts?
      • How Does Remarriage Affect Alimony in Massachusetts?
    • August
      • How Priorities in a Divorce Vary According to the Length of Marriage
      • Does a Minor Child’s Preference Affect Child Custody in Massachusetts?
    • July
      • 4 Tips to Protect Your Credit Score in a Massachusetts Divorce
      • Nesting in an MA Divorce: When Co-Parents Rotate In and Out of the Marital Home
    • June
      • How Do Protective Orders Work in Massachusetts?
      • Property Division Issues in a High Net-Worth Divorce in Massachusetts
    • May
      • The Role of Drug Tests in Child Custody Cases in MA
      • Reasons Why Many Couples Choose to End Their Marriage in MA
    • April
      • Domestic Violence in Any Form Can Impact Child Custody in Massachusetts
      • What is Supervised Visitation in Massachusetts?
    • March
      • How Does a Same Sex Divorce Work in Massachusetts?
      • 5 Factors That Increase Your Risk of Divorce in Massachusetts
      • How to Talk About a Prenup Without Upsetting Your Partner?
    • February
      • How to Reduce the Financial Impact of Your MA Divorce?
      • Who Takes Care of Your Child’s College Expenses After Divorce in MA?
    • January
      • What Happens to Retirement Accounts in a Massachusetts Divorce?
      • How a Divorce in MA Will Affect Your Student Loan Debt?
  • 2021
    • December
      • 9 Tips to Negotiate Your Alimony Settlement in MA
      • 4 Tips for Success in a Massachusetts Divorce Court
    • November
      • Gray Divorce in Massachusetts: An Insightful Guide
      • How to Handle the Holiday Season When Dealing with a Divorce in MA?
    • October
      • Things to Consider in an MA Divorce Involving Children With Special Needs
      • What Happens to Child Support Arrears in Massachusetts?
    • September
      • What is the Discovery Process in an MA Divorce?
      • If Divorce is Unavoidable, Accept it and Move On
    • August
      • What to Do if Your Spouse Stalls the Divorce in MA?
      • Ways to Handle the Emotional Stress in Your MA Divorce
    • July
      • How to Cope with Your Massachusetts Divorce During Pregnancy
      • Can a Grandparent Claim Visitation Rights in an MA Divorce?
    • June
      • 7 Reasons Why Many Marriages End in a Divorce in MA
      • What Happens to Your Inheritance in an MA Divorce?
      • What Happens When Your MA Divorce Goes to Trial?
    • May
      • What Happens to Your Family Business in a Massachusetts Divorce?
      • What is a Cohabitation Agreement in MA?
    • April
      • 5 Tips to Achieve a Low-conflict Divorce Settlement in MA
      • Divorcing a Narcissist in Massachusetts? Read This Short Guide
    • March
      • Unique Considerations in a Doctor’s Divorce in Massachusetts
      • How Does Joint Custody Work in a Massachusetts Divorce?
    • February
      • Do You Need an Aggressive Divorce Lawyer in Massachusetts?
      • How to Recover and Move On After Your Massachusetts Divorce?
    • January
      • Legal Implications of Dating Before Your MA Divorce is Final
      • 6 Helpful Tips on How to Break The News of Divorce to Your Kids
      • How to Establish Paternity in Massachusetts?
  • 2020
    • December
      • How to Manage Your Post-Divorce Life in Massachusetts?
    • November
      • What is a Final Divorce Order in MA?
      • Is it a Smarter Strategy to File First for Your Divorce in MA?
      • Collaborative Divorce in Ma is One of the Legal Options You Can Consider
    • October
      • Divorce Guidance for Men in Massachusetts
    • September
      • 4 Golden Rules to Remember When Divorcing in MA With a Child
      • Can a High-income Parent Reduce Child Support in MA?
      • Benefits of Joint Physical Custody
    • August
      • How to Engage on Social Media During a Massachusetts Divorce?
      • How is Child Support Calculated for a High Income Parent in Massachusetts?
    • July
      • Post-Divorce Modifications in MA: A Short Guide
      • Can Substance Abuse Impact Child Custody in MA?
    • June
      • Do Courts Give Preference to Mothers in Child Custody Cases in MA?
      • Co-Parenting Advice: How to Make a Divorce Easier On Your Children (Bonus: Ann Landers’ 12 Commandments for Divorced Parents)
    • May
      • How Can a Restraining Order in MA Help You in Case of Domestic Violence?
      • Key Mistakes to Avoid in Your High Net Worth Divorce in MA
    • April
      • What Happens if You Withhold Visitation in MA During an Emergency?
    • March
      • Who Gets to Keep the Pets in a Massachusetts Divorce?
      • 10 Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Interests in a Massachusetts Divorce
      • Methods to Determine the Right Business Valuation in an MA Divorce
    • February
      • Who Gets to Keep The Marital Home in a Massachusetts Divorce?
      • How is Child Support Determined in a Divorce in Massachusetts?
    • January
      • What Happens When a Massachusetts Divorce Order is Violated?
      • How to Protect Your Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Modification of Child Custody in Massachusetts
      • What You Should Know About the Nisi Period in a Massachusetts Divorce
    • November
      • Relocating Your Child After a Divorce in Massachusetts
      • What Does “Child’s Best Interest” Mean in Custody Cases in Massachusetts?
      • Will Adultery Have an Impact on Alimony in an MA Divorce?
    • October
      • More Couples in Massachusetts are Choosing Postnuptial Agreements to Protect Their Assets
      • Dividing Stock Options and Business Assets in an MA Divorce
    • September
      • What Can Be Used as Evidence in an MA Divorce Case?
      • Fault vs No Fault Divorce in MA
      • Important Factors to Consider When Dividing Marital Property in Massachusetts
    • August
      • Harassment Prevention Order in Massachusetts: A Short Guide
    • July
      • Child Support in MA: A Quick Guide
    • June
      • Modifying of a Divorce Agreement in a Family Court in MA
    • February
      • Rights of Grandparents
  • 2018
    • November
      • How to File for Divorce in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know
      • 3 Tips We Should All Take from Gwen Stefani’s Custody Mediation
      • 4 Situations Where You Should Never Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer
      • 3 Secrets Custody Lawyers Won’t Tell You About Social Media Activity
    • March
      • Facts About Financial Statements
    • February
      • What About Pet Custody?
      • Divorce vs Annulment
  • 2017
    • December
      • Do I Need a Will?
    • November
      • Learn About Discovery
      • Life Insurance and Divorce
    • August
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