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 […]
5 Ways to Prep your Finances for Divorce
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 […]
Roadmap of the Divorce Process in Massachusetts
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 […]
DIY Divorce: Is it right for you?
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 […]
Big Little Lies: Truth and Fiction about Domestic Violence
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! […]
Now that you have an Estate Plan: What do you Do with the Documents?
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 […]