How Living with a New Partner Can Impact Alimony
In some marriages, one partner provides the bulk – or entirety – of the financial support for the family, while the other partner may contribute in other ways. In these situations, a court may order 1 of 4 types of alimony for the economically dependent spouse. This spousal support may be paid for a set period of time – or last until…
What Are the Costs of Guardian Ad Litem Services?
If you are no longer in a relationship with the parent of your children, you may be contemplating filing a child custody and visitation case – or may already be involved in a family law matter. In cases where the parents simply cannot come to an agreement or where there are other issues at play, the court may appoint a guardian ad…
Debt Division in Divorce: Navigating the Allocation of Debts and Liabilities Between Spouses
If you are considering a divorce, one of your main concerns might be how it will affect you financially. Divorce can be expensive, from lawyer’s fees to splitting money in your bank accounts to buying one spouse out of your house to paying child support and/or alimony. In addition to dividing up your property, you will also need to divide up your…
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody and Visitation
Domestic violence remains a major problem in our society, affecting millions of people each year. Abuse can also play a role in child custody and visitation matters. If you had an abusive relationship with your ex, you may be curious as to how that abuse will impact your family law case. Judges do consider domestic violence when deciding what is in the…
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce In Massachusetts
When you are experiencing relationship difficulties, you may start to consider your legal options. In Massachusetts, there are two main choices for married couples who want to break up: legal separation (known as separate support) and divorce. In more unusual cases, you may be able to seek an annulment – but most people will choose between separation and divorce. The most obvious…