By: Christina Pashou, Esq. A parenting plan outlines the obligations and arrangements you have agreed upon with your former spouse regarding how you intend to raise your child(ren). Alone, a parenting plan is not considered a legal document. However, when incorporated into your Separation Agreement, the parenting plan becomes a court order, enforceable by the…
Read more
If We Have Equal Custody Who Pays for Support?
By: Christina Pashou, Esq. Support Guidelines, shared physical custody means that the parenting time is approximately 50% / 50% between two parents. In Massachusetts, both parents have a duty to support their child(ren). Typically, only the noncustodial parent makes child support payments. However, if your parenting time results in an approximate 50% / 50% split, you may qualify for a different child…
Read more
What is an “Uncontested” Divorce?
By: Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. In Massachusetts, there is a mechanism for spouses to become divorced when the parties are already in full agreement as to all terms related to their divorce including, but not limited, to, child support and/or alimony, custody/parenting time of the children, division of assets, division of debt, and issues…
Read more
3 Ways to Help Your Children Emotionally During a Divorce
By: Julia Rodgers Children are remarkably resilient, and are able to cope with a divorce when they are provided with the tools to do so. Helping your kids foster those coping skills is easier than you may think, and simply takes some time, effort, and follow through. Here are a few ways you can help…
Read more