Divorce and Family Law Blog
Divorce & Family Law Information, Answers, and Analysis from Experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Lifestyle of the Parent as a Custody Factor
Consider the following hypotheticals involving parents, children, and the lifestyle of the parents: 1. A Massachusetts judge must decide whether a parent with a history of drug addiction should have custody over the parent’s two children. 2. One parent,...
Surrogacy Laws in Massachusetts
Having a child is a monumental moment in many families’ lives. Social media sites such as Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook provide many ideas on planning a baby shower or gender reveal, as well as lists of the “Top 10 Newborn Must-Haves.” Information inundates...
Grandparent Visitation Standard: New Case Law
Issues of grandparents’ rights to visitation with their grandchildren always hinge on the best interests of the child standard. That is, the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts will order grandparent visitation only where it is in the best interests of the child...
Uncontested Divorce: The Process in Massachusetts
In some cases, an uncontested divorce may be the most cost-effective and efficient option. For example... Mike and Barbara have been married for nine years. After meeting in college, they were married when Mike was nineteen-years old and Barbara was twenty-years old....
Guardianship of a Minor
Under what circumstances is there an issue with becoming a guardian of a minor under Massachusetts family law? For example... Consider the following scenario: Ten-year old Rebecca and her seven-year old brother Leon live with their mother, Jodi. Rebecca and Leon were...
The New Tax Laws & Your Alimony
If you are beginning the divorce process, there are many questions you may have for your divorce attorney regarding your finances. You many find yourself in a situation where you could be paying your former spouse alimony. Or, you could be the individual receiving...
Special Considerations When Doctors Divorce
According to recent studies, divorce among doctors is not as common as one would expect. If you are a doctor who is considering getting a divorce in spite of the positive statistics, there will likely be special considerations that you may need to address with a...
Health Insurance Issues in Divorce and Custody
What Massachusetts laws govern health insurance during divorce and custody cases? Divorce: When seeking a divorce and/or dealing with custody of children, a question that often concerns individuals is the issue of health insurance coverage. This is a great question to...
Special Considerations When Entrepreneurs Divorce
As many studies have shown, couples in which one spouse is an entrepreneur have a high rate of divorce. Whether it’s because the business encompasses much of entrepreneurs' time or because the non-entrepreneur spouse feels neglected, divorce is common. While divorce...
Special Considerations When Lawyers Divorce
Consider the following scenarios, each involving lawyers and divorce: Rebecca and Zev lived together as a married couple for twenty years. Rebecca is an attorney. Zev is not. They want to divorce. Nancy and John spent three years married. John is an attorney. He wants...