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If you and your ex-partner have children and are considering co-parenting, shared parenting might be an appealing option. This arrangement allows both parents to remain actively involved in their children’s lives, even after separation or divorce. Many couples choose...
When parents in Massachusetts go through a divorce, one of the most important issues they face is deciding on child custody. The goal is always to create a plan that is in the best interests of the child. Understanding the different custody options can help parents...
Before moving out of Massachusetts with your child, you should check the law to know the correct procedure to do so. In most cases, you'll need the permission of the other parent or the court. Even if you have sole physical custody, you can't make the decision to move...
COVID-19 and the pandemic shutdowns made virtual communication commonplace. Now, the ease of virtual communication can lead to smoother co-parenting. Here are a few things to know about virtual co-parenting in Massachusetts and why it can be beneficial to your...
In Massachusetts, judges evaluate a variety of factors to decide whether it is in the child's best interests to have one parent as the primary caregiver. State law requires judges to investigate allegations of domestic violence prior to making a ruling in a child...
Many children are fortunate enough to grow up in a home with two stable, loving parents. Yet, while you may provide your children the security they need, your spouse may act in a manner that could harm or endanger them – and you. If you have filed for divorce, you may...
As a parent, your primary objective in life is to keep your kids safe and healthy. If you share parenting duties, you expect the co-parent also to prioritize the safety of your children. Still, emotions often run raw in the aftermath of a divorce. As such, you may...
When you have previously gotten to see your children every day, switching over to a child custody schedule with your ex can be difficult after a divorce. It is common, though, as the courts want most children to have a relationship with both parents. That means...
For parents who a divorcing, minimizing the impact on the children becomes a priority. While many people tend to focus on the things that can go wrong during the child custody battle, there are many ways that the parents can encourage things to go right. One thing...
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...