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We’re Splitting Up - Who Keeps the Pet?
USA - March 27 2024 Frequent readers of the Divorce Law Monitor may recall a previous post “We’re Divorcing - Who Keeps the Pet?” This follow-up post discusses an…
Consideration of “Savings for a Rainy Day” Deemed Appropriate in Determining Amount of Alimony
USA - March 18 2024 It has long been disputed whether alimony paid from one spouse to another should allow the recipient to save for a rainy day. The Supreme Judicial…
Two Families Now: Co-Parenting Course Revised
USA - February 14 2024 The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court has substantially revised Standing Order 3-23, which requires completion of a four-hour online parenting…
Dos and Don’ts of Divorce Mediation and Conciliation
USA - January 1 2024 Mediation or conciliation can help resolve your divorce amicably and without contested litigation in Court. For many divorcing couples, mediation or…
Bah Humbug…I’m getting divorced!
USA - November 30 2023 Holidays aren’t always happy and can be particularly challenging for those experiencing their first holiday season post-divorce or in the midst of…
How to Discuss Divorce with Young Children (a Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective)
USA - November 15 2023 In many divorces, emotions run high, resulting in hurtful comments, emotional pain, and anger toward the other spouse. For spouses with Young…
My Spouse is Airing Our Divorce Online. What Can I Do?
USA - October 4 2023 Any divorce is fraught with emotion, but some divorcing spouses are less able to control their emotions than others and are filled with anger…
My Spouse’s Affair Partner Has Been Using Our Marital Assets. What Can I Do?
USA - August 23 2023 One of the most heartbreaking situations for any spouse is the discovery that their spouse has been carrying on an affair. Worse still is discovering…
Job Protection When Taking Time Off Due to Domestic Violence
USA - August 9 2023 If you need to take time out of work to seek medical attention, counseling, victim services or legal assistance; secure housing; obtain an abuse…
Divorcing an Incapacitated Spouse
USA - July 14 2023 Mental health issues during a divorce are unfortunately common. Untreated mental illness may be the cause of the divorce, or the stress of the…
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