Child custody battles are traumatic and expensive -- and not beneficial for your children. Nobody really wants to end up fighting about custody in court. But what if you don’t have a choice? If the other parent is abusive, addicted, mentally ill or alcoholic, a...
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Does your aging loved one need a guardian or conservator?
As people age, their physical health tends to decline, as does their mental acuity. Although some people can remain independent and cogent into their 90s and beyond, others may start experiencing cognitive and physical decline as early as their late 60s. Minor...
4 steps to a peaceful divorce
Your marriage wasn’t without its conflicts, or you wouldn’t be seeking a divorce -- so how can you possibly hope to have a peaceful divorce? First, take comfort in knowing that you’re not the only person who has faced this conundrum. Even though divorce rates have...
Protecting your children from abuse by seeking sole custody
For most couples going through a child custody dispute in Massachusetts, the courts will likely order shared custody between the parents. Shared custody offers families a variety of benefits, including respite time for both parents and a broad base of social and...
Enhance your custody rights while succeeding at work
Many parents undergoing divorce worry about losing quality time with their children regardless of whether they are the sole breadwinner or part of a household with two incomes. Typically, a stay-at-home parent, or one with a less demanding career, will receive primary...
Is a collaborative divorce right for me?
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a person goes through. It can affect just about every aspect of a person's life, from social and familial connections to finances and living situations. It may also involve difficult, painful emotions. It makes...
How should an unwed father approach paternity?
A clear trend in the United States shows that unwed parents have become far more common than they used to be. This does not just mean comparing the modern numbers with those from previous generations, when marriage itself tended to happen earlier and people viewed it...
Choosing the right guardian for a young child
Selecting a guardian for a child can be one of the hardest and most important decisions that a parent can make. Many parents dread thinking about the possibility of someone else raising their children even if it’s a beloved family member. However, making this decision...
4 signs it’s time to consider divorce
Deciding to end your marriage is never an easy choice and one that typically shouldn't be taken lightly. Divorce is a life changer, just like marriage. However, it might also be the best road to take if your relationship is beyond repair. While people divorce for a...