Alan Jacobs12 hours ago3 minCo-Parenting During The Coronavirus CrisisDuring this unprecedented time of the Coronavirus and quarantines, many co-parents are finding themselves in uncharted territory with regards to their parent...
Alan JacobsMar 312 minRestrictions on Transferring Assets During a DivorceUnder Rule 411, parties to a Massachusetts divorce are prohibited from liquidating, transferring or otherwise disposing of marital assets while the case is ...
Alan JacobsMar 274 minDivorce in the Time of CoronavirusThe decision to get a divorce and the proceedings that follow can be emotionally draining, even under the best of circumstances. Now, as the
Alan JacobsMar 243 minHow to Handle the Internet During DivorceWe 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 ...
Alan JacobsMar 171 minHow Divorced Dads Can Reestablish Trust With Their ChildrenOne of the greatest challenges divorced dads face is the process of rebuilding trust and maintaining a positive, healthy relationship with their children. As...
Alan JacobsMar 101 minHow Children Are Affected by DivorceDivorce is a game changer in a child’s life. That we know. It creates significant physical, emotional, financial, and psychological changes. Feelings of los...
Alan JacobsMar 38 minWho Keeps the Marital Home?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...
Alan JacobsFeb 253 minThe Benefits of Mediating Child Support IssuesJust 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...
Alan JacobsFeb 184 minChild Support After DeathYou 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...
Alan JacobsFeb 111 min10 Things I Believe I Owe My Children After DivorceIn this excellent blog posting, Terry Gaspard writes about things she believes she owes her children because they’ve endured her divorce. Her research sheds ...
Alan JacobsFeb 41 minDivorce Is Difficult Enough Without Being Financially BlindsidedThis 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...
Alan JacobsJan 281 minConfidentiality and Divorce MediationIn Massachusetts, the confidentiality of the divorce mediation process is protected by law. This can make a huge difference in your divorce because some ve...
Alan JacobsJan 212 minThe Use of Financial Experts in Divorce MediationFor spouses whose divorce mediation includes complex financial issues, it is often helpful to include one or more outside financial experts in the mediatio...
