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What Every Divorcing Parent Should Know About Custody

August 15, 2018 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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If you have children with your spouse, divorce won’t be the end of your relationship. You’ll both need to figure out a partnership that works for your child’s best interests. Divorced parents typically share custody and need to communicate about everything from schedules to educational plans. Here are some basics: There is a Difference between […]

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Filed Under: Family Law, Import Tagged With: children, custody, divorce, jargon, Massachusetts, parents

5 Ways to Prep your Finances for Divorce

August 2, 2018 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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Before the attorneys and judges look into every aspect of your financial life, it’s important to prep your finances for divorce. With the right preparation, you reduce the risk of your spouse racking up debt in your name and trashing your credit score, and help the process go a little more smoothly. Once you file […]

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Roadmap of the Divorce Process in Massachusetts

July 25, 2018 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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The divorce process can be confusing and frustrating if you don’t know what’s in store for you. Even worse, there are so many unfamiliar terms that divorce attorneys use on a regular basis, sometimes they forget to explain them all. This Roadmap of the Divorce Process lays out the timeline of the divorce process in […]

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DIY Divorce: Is it right for you?

July 10, 2018 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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Massachusetts couples can represent themselves in their own divorce, and there are products offering “Do-it-Yourself” divorces. But, is this the right option for you? You could save money in the short term, but make a mistake that costs a fortune to fix. Don’t be “penny wise and pound foolish”: Learn how to control the costs […]

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Big Little Lies: Truth and Fiction about Domestic Violence

November 20, 2017 by Rebecca 1 Comment

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HBO’s series, Big Little Lies, won eight Emmy Awards for its emotional depiction of the struggles of three women in a small, wealthy community. Struggles with gossip, with abuse, and even murder. If you haven’t watched the series, you may want to bookmark this article and return after you have watched, as it contains spoilers! […]

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Now that you have an Estate Plan: What do you Do with the Documents?

July 17, 2017 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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You’ve signed a dozen papers in front of witnesses and your attorney hands you the paperwork that constitutes your estate plan. What do you do with it now? Store your original will in a safe place Your heirs will have to file your original Will in order to have it take effect, so store it […]

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