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How Children Are Affected by Divorce
Divorce is a game changer in a child’s life. That we know. It creates significant physical, emotional, financial, and psychological...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 10, 20201 min read
Who 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...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 3, 20208 min read
The Benefits of Mediating Child Support Issues
Just because you choose mediation over litigation does not mean that Massachusetts family law will not be a factor in your situation....

Alan Jacobs
Feb 25, 20203 min read
Child Support After Death
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!). ...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 18, 20204 min read
10 Things I Believe I Owe My Children After Divorce
In this excellent blog posting, Terry Gaspard writes about things she believes she owes her children because they’ve endured her divorce....

Alan Jacobs
Feb 11, 20201 min read
Divorce Is Difficult Enough Without Being Financially Blindsided
This probably comes as no great shock, but divorce can be expensive. There are attorney’s fees, court costs, child support, alimony, and...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 4, 20201 min read
Confidentiality and Divorce Mediation
In Massachusetts, the confidentiality of the divorce mediation process is protected by law. This can make a huge difference in your...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 28, 20201 min read
The Use of Financial Experts in Divorce Mediation
For spouses whose divorce mediation includes complex financial issues, it is often helpful to include one or more outside financial ...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 21, 20202 min read
How to Get Your Spouse to Agree to Mediation
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...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 14, 20202 min read
Finding Joint Custody Solutions Through Mediation
There are several major advantages to mediating your divorce compared to litigation. Among the biggest advantages is that mediation...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 7, 20202 min read
Modifying a Child Support Order in Massachusetts
In general, Massachusetts child support orders can be modified at any time until the final emancipation of a child through a Complaint...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 17, 20193 min read
Improving Co-Parenting Communication
Divorce signals the end of your marriage, but your relationship with your ex-spouse never really ends if you have children. You are no...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 10, 20193 min read
Social Media Mistakes To Avoid During Divorce
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...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 3, 20191 min read
What You Need to Know About the FAFSA and Divorce
Filling out college financial-aid forms can be confusing for anyone. They may become even more confusing for families where parents are...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 26, 20191 min read
An Age-By-Age Guide For Helping Children Through Divorce
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...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 19, 20191 min read
3 Myths About Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
Susan Ingram, a divorce attorney and mediator, has put together this short video debunking three of the most common misconceptions...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 12, 20191 min read
I Don't Have to Continue to Pay Alimony If I Lose My Job, Do I?
In every divorce mediation, the payor of alimony is afraid of becoming unable to meet their obligation. This is invariably based on a...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 5, 20192 min read
Divorce Is Costly. Divorce in Retirement Is Costly and Complicated.
Few things savage your personal finances more than divorce. The closer you are to retirement, the worse the damage. “You’ve got a couple...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 29, 20191 min read
How Do You Best Help Your Kids Understand Divorce?
If divorce is confusing for adults, imagine how it is for your kids. It seems like everything in their world is changing and they have no...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 22, 20191 min read
What Happens to the House in Divorce?
You’re getting a divorce and it’s time to figure out major questions like: What happens to the house in a divorce? Who gets the house in...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 15, 20191 min read

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