Divorce is a life-altering event, particularly for homemakers who have dedicated decades to raising their children and managing the household. After 20+ years of marriage, the prospect of starting over can be overwhelming.
In Massachusetts, when a couple divorces, the court divides up “marital” property acquired during the marriage in a manner it deems most fair and equitable. Each spouse, however, gets to keep “separate” property — in other words, property the spouse owned before the marriage that
When a Massachusetts couple split up, they agreed to a child custody order for their two children under which the father had the kids from 4 p.m. Sunday until after school on Wednesdays, and the mother had them from after school on Wednesdays until after
When a child with disabilities reaches the age of majority, typically 18 years old, parents may need to consider pursuing guardianship to continue making important decisions on their child’s behalf. Guardianship grants legal authority to a guardian to make decisions related to healthcare and other
Guardianship is a legal arrangement that grants an individual or entity the authority to make decisions on behalf of someone who is incapacitated or unable to make decisions independently. While guardianship provides essential protection and support for individuals in need, it’s essential to understand that
Suffolk Probate and Family Court has opened a satellite office at the Chelsea District Court, located at 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. This satellite office will commence operations on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. The Chelsea Satellite office will offer all registry services available at our
As your neurodivergent child or child with disabilities approaches the age of 18, you may be faced with an important decision: whether to pursue guardianship. While it’s natural to want to protect and care for your child, guardianship becomes crucial once they reach adulthood, especially
Divorce can be an emotionally charged process, as tensions arise around issues such as custody, child support, alimony and how property gets split up. But it can ramp up to a whole other level if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets to keep them
According to recent data from the Pew Research Center, 16 percent of children in America live in blended families that include either a stepparent, a stepsibling or a half-sibling. Meanwhile, 40 percent of American families may be considered “blended” with one partner having a child
When it comes to safeguarding assets and interests in marriage, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are invaluable tools. Understanding the significance of these agreements in protecting financial security and peace of mind is crucial. Prenuptial Agreements: Anticipating the Future Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are
Divorce is a life-altering event, particularly for homemakers who have dedicated decades to raising their children and managing the household. After 20+ years of marriage, the prospect of starting over can be overwhelming.
In Massachusetts, when a couple divorces, the court divides up “marital” property acquired during the marriage in a manner it deems most fair and equitable. Each spouse, however, gets to keep “separate” property — in other words, property the spouse owned before the marriage that
When a Massachusetts couple split up, they agreed to a child custody order for their two children under which the father had the kids from 4 p.m. Sunday until after school on Wednesdays, and the mother had them from after school on Wednesdays until after
When a child with disabilities reaches the age of majority, typically 18 years old, parents may need to consider pursuing guardianship to continue making important decisions on their child’s behalf. Guardianship grants legal authority to a guardian to make decisions related to healthcare and other
Guardianship is a legal arrangement that grants an individual or entity the authority to make decisions on behalf of someone who is incapacitated or unable to make decisions independently. While guardianship provides essential protection and support for individuals in need, it’s essential to understand that
Suffolk Probate and Family Court has opened a satellite office at the Chelsea District Court, located at 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. This satellite office will commence operations on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. The Chelsea Satellite office will offer all registry services available at our
As your neurodivergent child or child with disabilities approaches the age of 18, you may be faced with an important decision: whether to pursue guardianship. While it’s natural to want to protect and care for your child, guardianship becomes crucial once they reach adulthood, especially
Divorce can be an emotionally charged process, as tensions arise around issues such as custody, child support, alimony and how property gets split up. But it can ramp up to a whole other level if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets to keep them
According to recent data from the Pew Research Center, 16 percent of children in America live in blended families that include either a stepparent, a stepsibling or a half-sibling. Meanwhile, 40 percent of American families may be considered “blended” with one partner having a child
When it comes to safeguarding assets and interests in marriage, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are invaluable tools. Understanding the significance of these agreements in protecting financial security and peace of mind is crucial. Prenuptial Agreements: Anticipating the Future Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are
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