The decision has been made and action was taken. Whether your divorce was mutual or contested, what should be agreed upon is the direction for raising your children. (This is taking into consideration that there was no abuse or the parent was not an absent parent in the marriage). Whether you are the parent who has gained child custody or
“I would reccomend Jill to anyone looking to obtain a divorce and/or who is in need of representation in any other types of family law matters. She is knowledgable of the law, prompt in returning calls, and very reasonable with fees. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case.” By Divorce Client – March 2013
Additional Info: I thought moving to the Boston suburbs on the North Shore, getting married, and having a child would make my husband more responsible, but he still goes out several nights a week with friends and comes back intoxicated. Recently he was too hungover to go to work, and missed a big client meeting and now his job is
Additional Information: My ex-wife and I have been divorced for 3 years. If I get remarried, does that effect my current child support payments? I heard that my new wife’s income may count towards total household income and I would have to pay more. Attorney Answer: Contributions from other household members towards the expenses that you list on your financial
Additional Info: I am getting a divorce. My wife is a neurological surgeon and has her own private practice in Methuen, MA so she makes significantly more money than I do. I know I will be entitled to alimony but could you please tell me how the new alimony law in MA and what I may receive? Attorney Answer: The
Additional info: I have been divorced for 10 years and live with my 16 year-old daughter in Andover, MA. She doesn’t want to visit her dad 1 1/2 hrs away every other weekend. She’s a teenager and has a busy sports schedule and social life. What rights does my daughter have and what legal responsibilities do I have regarding the
You’ve decided to file for divorce or your spouse has. It’s emotionally tough to reach a place where you believe you have no other choice but to end a relationship you thought would last forever. In the middle of the chaos and confusion of uncoupling, there are some steps you should consider as you move through this difficult time. Any of
It is crucial for divorcing parents to understand that there are different types of Child Custody. The term Physical Custody denotes where the child will actually live. Parents may agree that there will be a shared Physical Custody arrangement or that one parent will be the Primary Physical Custodial with an appropriate Parenting Plan to ensure that the child spends
Child Support is determined in accordance with the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines formula and based on a report of the Massachusetts Child Support Taskforce which outlines what income shall be considered for purposes of calculating support.
Mediation is an excellent resource that divorcing couples often utilize as it is a cost and time efficient method of resolving issues. We offer a structured Divorce Mediation Process. Typically, couples require between 3-5 sessions generally lasting between 1-2 hours. You will be provided with a documentation package that includes information on commonly asked questions along with a checklist outlining
The decision has been made and action was taken. Whether your divorce was mutual or contested, what should be agreed upon is the direction for raising your children. (This is taking into consideration that there was no abuse or the parent was not an absent parent in the marriage). Whether you are the parent who has gained child custody or
“I would reccomend Jill to anyone looking to obtain a divorce and/or who is in need of representation in any other types of family law matters. She is knowledgable of the law, prompt in returning calls, and very reasonable with fees. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case.” By Divorce Client – March 2013
Additional Info: I thought moving to the Boston suburbs on the North Shore, getting married, and having a child would make my husband more responsible, but he still goes out several nights a week with friends and comes back intoxicated. Recently he was too hungover to go to work, and missed a big client meeting and now his job is
Additional Information: My ex-wife and I have been divorced for 3 years. If I get remarried, does that effect my current child support payments? I heard that my new wife’s income may count towards total household income and I would have to pay more. Attorney Answer: Contributions from other household members towards the expenses that you list on your financial
Additional Info: I am getting a divorce. My wife is a neurological surgeon and has her own private practice in Methuen, MA so she makes significantly more money than I do. I know I will be entitled to alimony but could you please tell me how the new alimony law in MA and what I may receive? Attorney Answer: The
Additional info: I have been divorced for 10 years and live with my 16 year-old daughter in Andover, MA. She doesn’t want to visit her dad 1 1/2 hrs away every other weekend. She’s a teenager and has a busy sports schedule and social life. What rights does my daughter have and what legal responsibilities do I have regarding the
You’ve decided to file for divorce or your spouse has. It’s emotionally tough to reach a place where you believe you have no other choice but to end a relationship you thought would last forever. In the middle of the chaos and confusion of uncoupling, there are some steps you should consider as you move through this difficult time. Any of
It is crucial for divorcing parents to understand that there are different types of Child Custody. The term Physical Custody denotes where the child will actually live. Parents may agree that there will be a shared Physical Custody arrangement or that one parent will be the Primary Physical Custodial with an appropriate Parenting Plan to ensure that the child spends
Child Support is determined in accordance with the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines formula and based on a report of the Massachusetts Child Support Taskforce which outlines what income shall be considered for purposes of calculating support.
Mediation is an excellent resource that divorcing couples often utilize as it is a cost and time efficient method of resolving issues. We offer a structured Divorce Mediation Process. Typically, couples require between 3-5 sessions generally lasting between 1-2 hours. You will be provided with a documentation package that includes information on commonly asked questions along with a checklist outlining
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