One recent trend in the realm of divorce is the surprising increase in the rate of divorce for married couples over the age of 50. The Pew Research Center shows that in 2015, for every 1,000 married individuals over the age of 50, 10 ended up divorcing. This has...
When The Going Gets Tough,
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Year: 2018
Watch for signs of children playing one parent against the other
Children sometimes view a divorce as a way to manipulate parents into giving them their own way. The issue here is that they might claim that one parent already approved an activity or that they get to do specific things at the other parent's house. By making these...
Passive-aggressive co-parents can make life miserable
Having to work with your ex on child custody matters isn't easy for most people. When you have to deal with one who is passive-aggressive, you might find that life is a lot more difficult than when you can get along together. There are many things that you might be...
Your children deserve financial support
Some parents balk at the idea of having to pay child support, but this isn't something that should be seen as a negative action. Children are expensive. There isn't any reason why one parent should be left having to cover all of the costs of raising a child that it...
Prenuptial agreements can help many engaged couples
Prenuptial agreements provide specific protections for couples, but some might wonder if there are times when there isn't a need for one. The fact is that everyone needs to think of their own unique circumstances to decide what is right for their needs. Typically, if...
What Massachusetts considers when determining alimony
If your Massachusetts marriage is nearing its end, you may have concerns about being able to support yourself financially in its aftermath. Conversely, you may have been the primary breadwinner within your marriage, and you may have questions about whether you will...
Thinking your way is the only way might harm custody negotiations
Child custody matters are often very contentious. Parents might think that their way is the only way that the child can thrive, but they don't necessarily want to acknowledge that the other parent's ways might work. This can actually work against them when they are...
Civil litigation: When a slip and fall injures you or a loved one
Some slips and falls bruise only your ego, but others can result in severe personal injury. Even a seemingly minor fall may turn out to be worse than the victim initially thought.Head injuries in particular may not cause much discomfort at first. However, they can...
How can divorcing business owners remain working partners?
You probably already know how tough a simple divorce is on the entire family. However, when a couple that owns a business together call it quits, it is even more challenging. In the past, it was unthinkable for two married partners to remain in business together once...
Virtual visitation can strengthen your parenting
When parents divorce, building a fair parenting plan and custody agreement is one of the most important aspects of the process, one which may affect the rights and privileges of both parents for years to come. As you consider all of your options, it is wise to...