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School choice often becomes a point of conflict after divorce. One parent may want private school, while the other may prefer public school. In Massachusetts, who decides usually depends on the custody order and parenting plan. Who makes school decisions after...
College costs often raise new questions after a divorce. These expenses may require a plan apart from regular child support. Suppose your child receives offers from a state university and a private college. You prefer the private school, but your former spouse worries...
An empty nest divorce simply means that the parents who are getting divorced no longer have children living with them in the home. Their children are not minors, but are legal adults. In some cases, grandparents are getting divorced, so their children have grown up...
You may be in a position where your reputation ties closely to your work. That connection can shape how you think about major life changes, including divorce. Alongside questions about asset division, you may also consider what information could surface and who may...
Divorce is never easy, but when one spouse has a disabling condition, the financial stakes are especially high. For many people living with limitations, spousal support is an indispensable post-divorce resource. Massachusetts alimony laws may allow support for spouses...
Spouses considering divorce often prefer to avoid litigation if possible. They don't want to spend time in court, and they want to keep things as private as possible. Concerns about costs or the timeline for divorce could also inspire people to try to avoid litigation...
When two people fall in love and begin building a future together, conversations about finances, boundaries and long-term goals become increasingly important. Among those sometimes awkward but crucial topics is the prenuptial agreement. Though often viewed as...
Spousal support helps a lower-earning spouse maintain their standard of living after a divorce. In Massachusetts, the court follows specific guidelines to decide whether one spouse should receive spousal support. Length of the marriage According to the CDC, the...
Child support is a key aspect of ensuring the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. It is a legal responsibility that both parents have to provide financial support for their children. When a parent fails to pay their child support obligations,...
When couples in Massachusetts decide to get divorced late in life, they face a common set of challenges. This topic merits consideration because there has been an increase in late-life divorces, also called gray divorces, in recent years. The challenges older couples...