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Divorce Rates Decline

According to a recent article in the New York Times title, The Divorce Surge Is Over But The Myth Lives On, more married couples are staying together. According to the author, about 70% of all...

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Child Custody and Visitation in Massachusetts

Posted by Attorney Bruce Watson – Divorce can be a stressful time. When children are involved, the experience can be even harder. Figuring out where the child or children will live often transitions...

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Step-Parent Adoption

Posted by Attorney Bruce Watson – Massachusetts law allows step-parents to adopt their spouse’s child under certain circumstances through an independent adoption. The first step in the adoption process...

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Forensic Accountant is Often Necessary in Divorce

Posted by Attorney Bruce Watson – With the many complications involved in divorce–both financial and the stress it places on the individuals involved–the last thing one needs to deal with is the...

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Family Law Court Orders: Contempt and Enforcement of Court Orders

Posted by Attorney Bruce Watson – When a divorce decree is finalized by the court, the decree often contains specific orders to one party specifically called court orders. These orders may include...

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Advantages of Divorce Mediation Over Litigation

Posted by Attorney Bruce Watson – Divorce litigation is something that people usually try to avoid, as it is generally an expensive, unpredictable, and emotionally draining process. Although litigation...

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Divorce news tough to navigate on social media

By Stephanie McFeeters | Boston Globe Like most celebrity couples going through a breakup, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog chose their words carefully. The decision to split, which they “announced” in a...

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Divorce in Massachusetts: How to Get Started

Deciding to end a marriage is a difficult and stressful decision. But, the decision is only the first step in ending a marriage. Once you have decided that divorce is best for you and your spouse, the...

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Divorce Modifications in the State of Massachusetts

When the terms of your divorce no longer fit your present circumstances, petitioning for divorce modification can help alter the terms accordingly. These are common examples of situations that warrant...

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Who Has Child Custody When Parents Are Separated

Making the decision to separate from your spouse is difficult and often occurs over a lengthy period of time. During that time, it’s common for spouses to begin living in separate households. If the...

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Massachusetts Divorce 101: Filing For Divorce

There are many steps in the divorce process in Massachusetts and just as many avenues to take depending on your situation. Here is a brief introduction to filing for divorce in Massachusetts and some...

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How Child Custody Is Determined Under Massachusetts Law

In Massachusetts, several factors are used to determine child custody between two parents seeking divorce or between unmarried couples who cannot come to custody terms following separation....

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Divorce and The Length of Your Marriage

When considering divorce, there are many things to consider like property division, child custody, alimony and more, but one important consideration that many couples overlook is the date. In...

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Divorce Modifications

Having the provisions of a divorce agreement modified under Massachusetts law is possible, based on how the separation agreement was written and the circumstances bringing about the request for a...

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Best Interests of the Child In Your Divorce

When you’re going through the divorce process and managing the child support and custody issues, you’ll hear the term “best interests of the child.” Generally, the court will consider the new family...

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Massachusetts Divorce and Separation Agreements

Divorce is a complicated and emotional endeavor.  Naturally, divorcing parents of young children have additional considerations over childless couples.  The many complexities involved in reaching a...

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When Parents Divorce, the Children Get the House

By Nina Sovich Exes still share the family home, but therapists warn of the downsides Many divorced parents are opting to ‘nest,’ meaning they continue to share the family home to provide stability to...

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Divorce Mediation- An Effective Way To Move Your Divorce Forward

Mediation is a popular option for couples in Massachusetts when they have decided to divorce. A couple who has agreed that their marriage has reached a point of “irretrievable breakdown” according to...

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Massachusetts Family Law Regarding Separation

If you and your spouse are thinking it is time for a separation, there are some factors you should consider in order to make sure this is not only the right step for your family but also done in...

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Ways to Discover Hidden Assets During a Divorce

Despite complications to the marriage, most people enter the divorce process believing their soon to be ex-spouse is an honest person. However, this is not always the situation. The fact is, dishonesty...

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