We are pleased to announce Attorney Richard C. Bardi has been named a 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyer for the 15th year and Attorney Courtney G. O’Sullivan has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of family law! Super Lawyers is a rating service of...
How can I handle custody over the holidays?
If you are newly divorced, one learning curve to master is how to divvy up time with the kids over the winter holidays. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa — or some combination thereof — you will want to have the kids with you to...
Co-owners divorcing can be challenging for a business
Some couples decide to go into business together. This is a great chance to build something as a team, but it can be very difficult to cope with if the marriage falls apart while the company is still going strong. You have to figure out how to handle this situation if...
Parental alienation requires a quick response
Few relationships are more significant than that between parent and child. After all, you have an opportunity to instill good moral character in the young one in your life. If you are sharing parental duties with an unscrupulous co-parent, though, you may become...
Children shouldn’t be messengers or reporters for parents
Your children are stuck in the middle of your divorce, but there are ways that you can help them to adjust to the situation. The goal of the child custody arrangement is to provide them with a stable home life even if it is between two homes.One of the most important...
Help your children learn to be positive during your divorce
Divorces are often negative and messy. This can make your children feel uneasy about the future. It might help them to feel better about the direction they are going if you teach them how to have a positive outlook on life.Encouraging your children to have meaningful...
Divorce litigation takes a lot out of you
Many people choose to go through the mediation process to resolve a divorce. Unfortunately, others have to go through the long process of civil litigation to legally end the marriage. This process takes much longer and is usually more intense.Getting ready for the...
Primary custody concerns for special needs children
If you are going through a divorce, you may worry about dividing marital property and securing your financial future. Of course, if you have children, you must also focus on their future. A special needs child, though, needs extra attention. There is no such...
Behavioral problems can come with a divorce
Children can sometimes have behavioral challenges when their parents are going through a divorce. This is a problem that the adults must address right away because it can manifest into serious problems if it is left alone. There are several things that parents can do...
Don’t set unrealistic expectations in your parenting relationship
Going through a divorce is a big change for any adult, but the impacts are felt even more by parents who are trying to keep their children protected from the negative aspects of the situation. It is imperative that you think carefully about your expectations so that...
