As our nation continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, debates are raging across the country about how to safely reopen the schools....

"Do you help couples stay together?" "No, unfortunately I don’t. I help couples separate and divorce in a way that reduces conflict and ...

Whether you recently got divorced or have been sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse for several years, it is likely that ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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!). ...

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

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