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Key Takeaways Every divorce follows its own timeline. Some New Hampshire divorces conclude within a few months. Others take a year or longer because of disputed legal or financial issues. The issues in your case affect the timeline. Cases involving children,...
Key Takeaways Physical violence is not required. Massachusetts law now recognizes coercive control as a form of abuse under Chapter 209A, even when there has been no physical assault or explicit threat of violence. A pattern of controlling behavior can qualify as...
Key Takeaways Credibility can affect nearly every contested family-law issue. Connecticut judges may need to decide whom to believe when resolving disputes involving property, income, alimony, child support, contempt, parenting, domestic violence, business interests,...
Key Takeaways Cryptocurrency can be divided in a Maine divorce. Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other digital assets can have significant economic value and may become part of the property division when spouses divorce. When and how the asset was acquired matters....
Key Takeaways The Child's Best Interests Guide Every Decision. Massachusetts courts focus on what best protects the child's health, safety, emotional well-being, and development. Judges tailor parenting orders to meet each child's specific needs. Supervised Visitation...
Key Takeaways Rhode Island generally does not require divorced parents to pay college expenses. The Family Court’s statutory authority to order child support and educational costs ordinarily ends before a child completes college. Support can extend briefly beyond age...
Key Takeaways Not Every Urgent Family Problem Is a Legal Emergency. Although many family law disputes feel urgent, Massachusetts Probate and Family Court generally reserves emergency treatment for circumstances that cannot reasonably wait for the ordinary motion...
Key Takeaways Massachusetts Law Does Not Require You to Hire a Divorce Lawyer. You have the right to represent yourself in a divorce, but doing so means you will be responsible for complying with court rules, filing requirements, deadlines, and the legal standards...
Key Takeaways Pensions are often divisible in a New Hampshire divorce. New Hampshire courts may divide all or part of a pension under RSA 458:16-a, depending on the facts of the case. It does not matter who earned the pension. A pension earned by one spouse may still...
Key Takeaways Protecting a child with disabilities requires planning that extends far beyond determining custody or child support. Depending on the child's diagnosis, functional limitations, and long-term prognosis, parents may need to address ongoing medical care,...