The holiday season often brings added financial pressure for families. Gifts, travel, school breaks, and seasonal activities can quickly increase expenses. For separated or divorced parents, these added costs sometimes lead to confusion or disagreement about child support obligations. Understanding how child support works during
The Christmas holiday season is often portrayed as a time filled with joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for separated or newly divorced parents, it can also bring feelings of stress, sadness, and uncertainty—especially when it comes to sharing time with children and creating holiday plans.
Divorce is rarely easy, but the way couples choose to navigate the separation can profoundly influence their emotional well-being, financial stability, and long-term family relationships. While traditional litigation remains the default path for many, an increasing number of divorcing spouses are turning to the Collaborative Law
The Massachusetts Trial Court has unveiled a revised set of Child Support Guidelines that will go into effect on December 1, 2025—marking the most substantial overhaul since 2021. These guidelines shape how child support is calculated in Massachusetts, offering a uniform starting point for determining
When couples divorce in Massachusetts, one of the most important financial questions that arises is what happens to retirement accounts. Whether you have a pension, 401(k), IRA, or another type of retirement plan, these assets are often among the largest marital holdings with the exception
We are proud to share that Attorney Eric Schutzbank has been named to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list—a distinction earned by no more than five percent of attorneys across the Commonwealth. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, is a nationally recognized rating service that
The marital home is a significant financial and emotional asset. In Massachusetts, courts strive for equitable distribution, factoring in contributions, finances, custody, and fairness—not simply dividing assets 50/50. Options typically include selling the home, one spouse buying out the other, or creating arrangements that support
Why “Gray Divorce” Is on the Rise Divorce among couples over the age of 50—often referred to as “gray divorce” or “empty nester divorce”—has become increasingly common in recent years. In Massachusetts, many long-married couples are choosing to separate and divorce after their children have
Being served with divorce papers can be an emotionally jarring experience. Whether expected or not, receiving official notice of a spouse’s intent to file for divorce marks the beginning of a legal process that can significantly impact your future. In Massachusetts, the act of “being
Divorce can be a lengthy, expensive and emotionally draining process, particularly when parties end up in court fighting over assets and children. It can also feel like an invasion of privacy since most divorce filings and proceedings are a matter of public record. If you
The holiday season often brings added financial pressure for families. Gifts, travel, school breaks, and seasonal activities can quickly increase expenses. For separated or divorced parents, these added costs sometimes lead to confusion or disagreement about child support obligations. Understanding how child support works during
The Christmas holiday season is often portrayed as a time filled with joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for separated or newly divorced parents, it can also bring feelings of stress, sadness, and uncertainty—especially when it comes to sharing time with children and creating holiday plans.
Divorce is rarely easy, but the way couples choose to navigate the separation can profoundly influence their emotional well-being, financial stability, and long-term family relationships. While traditional litigation remains the default path for many, an increasing number of divorcing spouses are turning to the Collaborative Law
The Massachusetts Trial Court has unveiled a revised set of Child Support Guidelines that will go into effect on December 1, 2025—marking the most substantial overhaul since 2021. These guidelines shape how child support is calculated in Massachusetts, offering a uniform starting point for determining
When couples divorce in Massachusetts, one of the most important financial questions that arises is what happens to retirement accounts. Whether you have a pension, 401(k), IRA, or another type of retirement plan, these assets are often among the largest marital holdings with the exception
We are proud to share that Attorney Eric Schutzbank has been named to the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list—a distinction earned by no more than five percent of attorneys across the Commonwealth. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, is a nationally recognized rating service that
The marital home is a significant financial and emotional asset. In Massachusetts, courts strive for equitable distribution, factoring in contributions, finances, custody, and fairness—not simply dividing assets 50/50. Options typically include selling the home, one spouse buying out the other, or creating arrangements that support
Why “Gray Divorce” Is on the Rise Divorce among couples over the age of 50—often referred to as “gray divorce” or “empty nester divorce”—has become increasingly common in recent years. In Massachusetts, many long-married couples are choosing to separate and divorce after their children have
Being served with divorce papers can be an emotionally jarring experience. Whether expected or not, receiving official notice of a spouse’s intent to file for divorce marks the beginning of a legal process that can significantly impact your future. In Massachusetts, the act of “being
Divorce can be a lengthy, expensive and emotionally draining process, particularly when parties end up in court fighting over assets and children. It can also feel like an invasion of privacy since most divorce filings and proceedings are a matter of public record. If you
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