Under Rule 411, parties to a Massachusetts divorce are prohibited from liquidating, transferring or otherwise disposing of marital assets while the case is ...

The decision to get a divorce and the proceedings that follow can be emotionally draining, even under the best of circumstances. Now, as the

We all turn to the Internet for answers — and those going through a divorce are no exception. It’s important to recognize, though, that while technology and ...

One of the greatest challenges divorced dads face is the process of rebuilding trust and maintaining a positive, healthy relationship with their children. As...

Divorce is a game changer in a child’s life. That we know. It creates significant physical, emotional, financial, and psychological changes. Feelings of los...

One of the first questions most people ask during a divorce consultation is “Can I keep the house?” Most family mediators know that the standard answer is “i...

Just because you choose mediation over litigation does not mean that Massachusetts family law will not be a factor in your situation. This is especially tru...

You can’t help it. It’s not that you are wishing evil upon your spouse while you are going through a divorce (okay, so maybe you are!).  But you can’t help...

In this excellent blog posting, Terry Gaspard writes about things she believes she owes her children because they’ve endured her divorce. Her research sheds ...

This probably comes as no great shock, but divorce can be expensive. There are attorney’s fees, court costs, child support, alimony, and any number of addit...

In Massachusetts, the confidentiality of the divorce mediation process is protected by law. This can make a huge difference in your divorce because some ve...

For spouses whose divorce mediation includes complex financial issues, it is often helpful to include one or more outside financial experts in the mediatio...

One of the initial challenges in mediation that you may face is getting your spouse on board to give it a try. When your marriage is ending, and both of you ...

There are several major advantages to mediating your divorce compared to litigation. Among the biggest advantages is that mediation rewards creativity, coope...

In general, Massachusetts child support orders can be modified at any time until the final emancipation of a child through a Complaint for Modification filed...

Divorce signals the end of your marriage, but your relationship with your ex-spouse never really ends if you have children. You are no longer husband and wif...

Divorce is often a messy and stressful life event that leaves you wanting to scream to anyone who will listen. It’s completely normal to want to vent when go...

Filling out college financial-aid forms can be confusing for anyone. They may become even more confusing for families where parents are divorced or unwed, or...

Research tells us that children of divorce face many risks. It is a major challenge for kids to cope with the drastic change that is inevitable after their p...

Susan Ingram, a divorce attorney and mediator, has put together this short video debunking three of the most common misconceptions regarding mediation. Media...