Human beings are social creatures. We WANT to connect with each other. We want to share. Most of all, we want to know that we’re not al...

"I am divorced for a short while, after being separated for several years. My 16-year-old daughter is awful to me and she yells “I hate...

There are lots of reasons to keep your case out of court.  It is less stressful, more likely to result in a longer lasting agreement, and...

This summer is presenting challenges that we have never faced before. With the COVID-19 pandemic still upon us, our summer options are m...

With the number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts declining, courthouses in the state are slowly beginning to reopen for business in w...

Under Rule 411, parties to a Massachusetts divorce are prohibited from liquidating, transferring or otherwise disposing of marital asset...

Divorce mediation often deals with decision making in the event of the death of one spouse or both. Here the analysis can, and should be,...

With many Massachusetts courts closed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, mediation has become an effective way to enforce or adjus...

The Academy of Professional Family Mediators We, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators, urge people everywhere to unite in one voi...

By definition, difficult conversations are, well, difficult! They are unpleasant, uncomfortable, and no one’s idea of a good time. They a...

If you and your partner are getting a divorce with children under your care, you’ll want to make sure they grow up as unscathed as possib...

On May 14th, Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Chief Justice, Supreme Judicial Court, Hon. Mark V. Green, Chief Justice, Appeals Court, and Hon. Paula...

With the courthouses closed and judicial resources earmarked for emergencies, parties engaged in litigation are faced with fewer options...

With state and local governments announced shelter-in-place orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus many state courts are effectivel...

Divorce can stop us in our tracks and overwhelm anyone with anxiety, sadness and depression. This is especially true for parents who have...

When it comes to co-parenting, settling into a consistent routine is usually in every family member's best interest. However, because of ...

When it comes to co-parenting, settling into a consistent routine is usually in every family member's best interest. However, because of...

The Corona virus has seeped into every aspect of our lives. Social distancing and the fight to curb the spread of the disease have change...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a nearly complete shutdown of the Massachusetts courthouses to all non-emergency litigation, robbin...

A motion for contempt is a fairly common occurrence in divorce proceedings. Any time an individual violates a court order they risk bein...