Legal Separation Vs. Divorce In Massachusetts
When you are experiencing relationship difficulties, you may start to consider your legal options. In Massachusetts, there are two main choices for married couples who want to break up: legal separation (known as separate support) and divorce. In more unusual cases, you may be able to seek an annulment – but most people will choose between separation and divorce. The most obvious…
Factors to Consider When Divorcing a Spouse with a Disability
When going through a divorce, numerous legal and emotional challenges arise. However, divorcing a spouse with a disability introduces unique circumstances that require careful consideration and expert guidance. At Infinity Law Group, we specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of divorce, especially when disabilities are involved. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of divorcing a spouse with…
Online Divorce in Massachusetts: Should I Do It?
Nowadays, you can do almost anything online: shop, book vacations, and even order groceries. In many cases, these virtual transactions are a faster, more convenient, and frequently cheaper alternative to doing everything in person. Does this also apply to divorce? Divorce services offered online by “do-it-yourself” providers have become increasingly popular in recent years. Online divorce services advertise a quick, easy, and…
Massachusetts Custody and Divorce in the Era of COVID-19
NOTE: This is a rapidly developing situation. This post is being published with the most accurate information as of 12:19 PM on March 18, 2020. Please check back frequently, as we will update our blog with the most current information as it becomes available to us. As the world adjusts to life in the era of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, family…
The Pros and Cons of Bird Nesting Divorce Plans
Divorce has become more common over the years, and there’s a lot more research on how it impacts the children. A contentious divorce is traumatic for young children and teens. Many parents are becoming more mindful of how they handle the divorce process as a result, which is why some parents are choosing “bird nesting” over a sudden and full separation. Birds…
Should I Block my Spouse on Social Media During a Divorce?
To preserve your privacy during a divorce, you may choose to unfriend, disconnect from, or block your spouse on social media. More importantly, you should tighten your privacy settings and not post anything on social media your spouse could use against you during the proceedings. If you are going through a divorce or are preparing to file, talk with a Boston family…
Massachusetts Co-Parenting Guide
After going through a separation or divorce, being a co-parent is especially challenging. If you had a high-conflict breakup, you can feel so frustrated, angry, and betrayed that you want as little contact with your ex as possible. Even if the relationship ended on relatively amicable terms, you’re facing a new parenting situation that includes visitation schedules, pick-ups and drop-offs, and some…
How to Negotiate a Divorce Settlement With a Narcissist
Negotiating a divorce settlement is often challenging. Lots of practical details and emotions can get in the way of resolving the big issues, like dividing property, alimony, child custody, and child support. The negotiation process becomes even more difficult when your soon-to-be ex-spouse is a narcissist. Narcissists typically demand attention and are often aggressive toward others. The need to domineer and be…
7 Divorce Mediation Tips in Boston
When going through a divorce in Boston, you and your spouse may request to go through mediation. When divorcing spouses make decisions through mediation, it conserves court resources. However, mediation is not necessarily an easier process than letting a judge make major decisions, including what constitutes the marital and separate property, the division of assets and debts, alimony, child custody, and child…
Every State’s Most Googled Divorce Searches
Whether they’re considering the idea, have concluded that they want one, or been served with an unexpected petition, people across the U.S. have been turning to Google for information about divorce. What’s especially interesting is that the divorce topics being Googled vary in popularity from one state to the next. For example, in Arkansas, ‘free divorce’ was the top search term while…