Every mom wants to do the best they can for their child. However, single parents have extra hurdles to jump over as they balance the role of breadwinner, mother or father, single woman or man and responsible adult. It can be more challenging when the other parent...
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What should you include in your Massachusetts parenting plan?
Having children with someone else can be the source of a beautiful bond that you both treasure. Sadly, it can also be the source of intense stress if one or both of you want to end your romantic relationship. Deciding how to allocate both parenting time and parental...
When to consider a collaborative divorce
Do you dread the idea of taking your private life into a public setting by airing your marital woes in front of a judge? Do you want to retain the most control over how your marriage ends and what happens afterward? Are you and your spouse committed to working through...
5 steps to take when asking your spouse for a divorce
You've been thinking about divorce for a long time, and you're finally ready to have this conversation with your spouse. Yes, it's scary. And yes, you may have some concerns about how your spouse will react. Even so, you need to get your feelings into the open as soon...
Adoption, guardianship and your stepchild
When you marry someone who already has a child from a former relationship, you’re making a commitment to the child, as well as to your spouse. You’re choosing to give the child love, a stable home and as bright a future as possible. However, as a stepparent, even if...