Jobs with the Highest Divorce Rates
There are many elements that can lead to a couple divorcing, but career seems to play a very large part. Whether it’s due to the stress of the job, long hours away from home, or a great deal of social interaction without your spouse, your career could put you in a high-risk category for divorce. These jobs have some of the highest…
2017 New Child Support Guidelines
Every 4 years, the probate and family court issues a new set of Child Support Guidelines. The changes are meant to reflect economic realities, changes in the law, and help to clarify how child support amounts are set in Massachusetts. Notable Changes to the Child Support Guidelines: Minimum Presumptive Order If a payor doesn’t make enough money to pay the child support…
The Second Look Test Assures a Fair Prenuptial Agreement
Every year, thousands of people get married with a plan to live happily together for the rest of their lives. In reality, between 40 and 50 percent of those couples will eventually divorce. This is just one of many reasons why couples should consider entering into a prenuptial agreement. Massachusetts law specifically recognizes prenuptial, or antenuptial, contracts concerning the division of assets…
Consider Adding a Sunset Clause to Your Prenuptial Agreement
No matter how intently a couple believes their marriage will last forever, the reality is that the divorce rate in the U.S. is between 40 and 50 percent for first marriages. The rate is even higher for subsequent marriages. Many married couples are now entering into prenuptial (prenup) agreements to deal with the future division of assets and liabilities and whether or…
Songs to Help You Cope with Divorce
Music is very powerful and during one of the hardest times in any family, it might make you feel less alone that perhaps someone out there understands what you’re going through. You Don’t Bring me Flowers – Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond This song talks about the beginning of the end; when you realize that the other person no longer do those…