Avoiding common pitfalls during divorce can protect your financial future, preserve important relationships, and help you move forward with greater confidence and security. Key Takeaways: Many divorce mistakes stem from...
Your day in court is one of the most critical moments in your divorce or custody case. From the stress of waiting to the uncertainty of how the judge will rule, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. However, being properly...
Preparing for a divorce court hearing can be a stressful and overwhelming process. Whether you are going through a contested divorce or custody litigation, the outcome of your case depends largely on how well you prepare....
When couples divorce, there are many questions to answer. Is alimony being paid? What about custody? Who gets the family home? But for some couples, one of the most emotional questions is: “Who gets the dog when we...
Why Domestic Violence Is Difficult to Recognize Domestic violence often doesn’t begin with an obvious act of aggression. At the start, relationships may appear loving and supportive. When an incident finally occurs, it can...
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but for children, it can feel especially confusing and overwhelming. With the right approach, you can help them feel secure, loved, and supported throughout the process. Key...
During a divorce, the idea of paying alimony can feel overwhelming- especially if you believe your ex doesn’t truly need financial support. It’s common to feel frustrated or even suspicious if your spouse appears to...
What Domestic Violence Really Looks Like When most people think of domestic violence, they imagine physical assaults such as hitting, shoving, or throwing objects. While those are certainly forms of abuse, the reality is that...
Child custody is always a sensitive and challenging issue, but when a child has special needs, the child custody process becomes even more complex. Parents are fiercely protective of their children, particularly when they...
Filing for Divorce Every divorce case in Massachusetts begins the same way: with paperwork filed at the courthouse. After the filing, the court dockets the case, assigns it a judge, and issues a case number. The court then...