As our kids start heading back to school, it may be a good time for parents to reacquaint themselves with their child support plans. Think about it: kids are starting new schools and new activities; parents are readjusting to a more rigid custody schedule than they may have had during the summer; we are all starting to look ahead to
There is no way to prepare for every obstacle and problem when it comes to raising kids. Parents know that every day is an opportunity for unexpected changes and challenges. Because of this, parents typically need to be flexible, patient and understanding. This is obviously easier said than done, especially when it comes to co-parenting. One way to try and minimize
Part of being a parent means dealing with anxiety and fear on a regular basis. You worry about your child’s safety and health; you second-guess decisions you make about discipline; you might even lose sleep thinking about your child’s future. If you are a parent who is getting divorced, you will have even more worries racing through your mind, including
Paying child support is not a one-time obligation. Parents will often have to comply with these orders for several years, which can be daunting. However, as time goes on, circumstances can change, making it appropriate to pursue a review of an existing child support order. For instance, if you are paying child support and you suffer a serious injury that leaves
You are not alone in your concern about your ex or current spouse taking your child away from you. In contentious divorces or child custody disputes, it is a common worry. There is a good reason for this concern as current estimates indicate that more than 200,000 families experience family abductions per year. Over the years, news outlets have helped
Child support is one of the most misunderstood areas related to divorce. Many Massachusetts child support cases are already complex enough without the many myths further complicating things. If you are divorcing with children, it is in your and your children’s best interests to get to the truth of the matter. This will give you and your spouse the preparation
The children of divorce typically experience difficulties with the new family dynamics. Whether they voice them or remain silent, most children have many worries. Examples include fear about losing one or both parents and concerns about where they will reside. Parents often become caught up in their battles with one another and the legal side of the issue, causing children
In past blog posts, we’ve discussed some of the specific challenges that individuals who are planning, going through or have finalized a divorce are likely to face. From dealing with the emotional highs and lows and the uncertainty of the whole process to arguing over personal belongings and fighting over how assets should be divided, divorce can, and unfortunately often
It’s already April and as divorced parents in the Boston area look ahead to the summer months, many likely have questions and concerns about changes to existing child custody and visitation arrangements. With kids no longer tied to a school schedule, the summer months provide both children and parents more freedom to spend time together and plan vacations. The summer
Divorcees likely know that a divorce may take an emotional toll on the spouses involved, but they may know the extent it can have on children. This may be especially true when one parent essentially is not allowed to spend as much time with the children as he or she once did. When this happens, kids invariably may take sides
As our kids start heading back to school, it may be a good time for parents to reacquaint themselves with their child support plans. Think about it: kids are starting new schools and new activities; parents are readjusting to a more rigid custody schedule than they may have had during the summer; we are all starting to look ahead to
There is no way to prepare for every obstacle and problem when it comes to raising kids. Parents know that every day is an opportunity for unexpected changes and challenges. Because of this, parents typically need to be flexible, patient and understanding. This is obviously easier said than done, especially when it comes to co-parenting. One way to try and minimize
Part of being a parent means dealing with anxiety and fear on a regular basis. You worry about your child’s safety and health; you second-guess decisions you make about discipline; you might even lose sleep thinking about your child’s future. If you are a parent who is getting divorced, you will have even more worries racing through your mind, including
Paying child support is not a one-time obligation. Parents will often have to comply with these orders for several years, which can be daunting. However, as time goes on, circumstances can change, making it appropriate to pursue a review of an existing child support order. For instance, if you are paying child support and you suffer a serious injury that leaves
You are not alone in your concern about your ex or current spouse taking your child away from you. In contentious divorces or child custody disputes, it is a common worry. There is a good reason for this concern as current estimates indicate that more than 200,000 families experience family abductions per year. Over the years, news outlets have helped
Child support is one of the most misunderstood areas related to divorce. Many Massachusetts child support cases are already complex enough without the many myths further complicating things. If you are divorcing with children, it is in your and your children’s best interests to get to the truth of the matter. This will give you and your spouse the preparation
The children of divorce typically experience difficulties with the new family dynamics. Whether they voice them or remain silent, most children have many worries. Examples include fear about losing one or both parents and concerns about where they will reside. Parents often become caught up in their battles with one another and the legal side of the issue, causing children
In past blog posts, we’ve discussed some of the specific challenges that individuals who are planning, going through or have finalized a divorce are likely to face. From dealing with the emotional highs and lows and the uncertainty of the whole process to arguing over personal belongings and fighting over how assets should be divided, divorce can, and unfortunately often
It’s already April and as divorced parents in the Boston area look ahead to the summer months, many likely have questions and concerns about changes to existing child custody and visitation arrangements. With kids no longer tied to a school schedule, the summer months provide both children and parents more freedom to spend time together and plan vacations. The summer
Divorcees likely know that a divorce may take an emotional toll on the spouses involved, but they may know the extent it can have on children. This may be especially true when one parent essentially is not allowed to spend as much time with the children as he or she once did. When this happens, kids invariably may take sides
