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Spending equal parenting time with your children under a 50/50 joint custody agreement may still feel insufficient. However, the real challenge comes if you need to move out of state for work or for more affordable housing. Courts cannot prohibit your personal freedom...
Birdnesting is a type of child custody plan where the children always live in the same house. Parents can still share custody, but they do it by moving in and out of the home. The schedule is for the parents, not for the children. For many people, this is...
When parents divorce, custody arrangements are often their top concern. They want to ensure that they can preserve their bond with their children. Some parents may worry about the outcome of custody proceedings, especially if they do not agree with their spouses about...
Parents who aren’t in a romantic relationship any longer still have to communicate about the children. This isn’t always a pleasant activity, but it’s one that must be handled properly. One thing that parents shouldn’t ever do is ask the children to act as...
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...