Can a Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreement Include Alimony Waivers?

When you decide to get married, you might also decide to be smart about your finances. While no one gets married with the expectation of getting divorced, it is often a wise idea to set out your financial obligations in writing before saying “I do.” A prenup can address many financial issues – including alimony. Generally, Massachusetts courts will uphold a prenup…
How Living with a New Partner Can Impact Alimony

In some marriages, one partner provides the bulk – or entirety – of the financial support for the family, while the other partner may contribute in other ways. In these situations, a court may order 1 of 4 types of alimony for the economically dependent spouse. This spousal support may be paid for a set period of time – or last until…
What Are the Costs of Guardian Ad Litem Services?

If you are no longer in a relationship with the parent of your children, you may be contemplating filing a child custody and visitation case – or may already be involved in a family law matter. In cases where the parents simply cannot come to an agreement or where there are other issues at play, the court may appoint a guardian ad…
Debt Division in Divorce: Navigating the Allocation of Debts and Liabilities Between Spouses

If you are considering a divorce, one of your main concerns might be how it will affect you financially. Divorce can be expensive, from lawyer’s fees to splitting money in your bank accounts to buying one spouse out of your house to paying child support and/or alimony. In addition to dividing up your property, you will also need to divide up your…
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody and Visitation

Domestic violence remains a major problem in our society, affecting millions of people each year. Abuse can also play a role in child custody and visitation matters. If you had an abusive relationship with your ex, you may be curious as to how that abuse will impact your family law case. Judges do consider domestic violence when deciding what is in the…