Encyclopedia

Checklists

Tools

Downloads

Bookstore

Massachusetts Info Massachusetts Divorce Start Your Divorce Find Professionals Massachusetts Articles Divorce Facts Divorce Grounds Residency Divorce Laws Mediation/Counseling Divorce Process Legal Separation Annulments Property Division Alimony Child Custody Child Support Divorce Forms Process Service Grandparent Rights Forum Massachusetts Products Divorce by County Massachusetts Articles Agreements Attorney Relationship Custody & Visitation Child Support Collaborative Law Counseling Divorce Arbitration Divorce/General Financial Planning Mediation Parenting Spousal Support Info Categories Contemplating Divorce Children & Divorce Divorce, Dollars & Debt Divorce Laws Divorce Process Divorce Negotiation More Information Articles Checklists Research Center Cases of Interest Dictionary Encyclopedia Encyclopedia (pop-up) Blogs For Professionals Advertise With Us Free Network Page Join Our Network Submit Articles Case Management Sign In Network Sites Massachusetts Divorce Support Massachusetts Divorce Online

Massachusetts Divorce Articles, News and Resources The following Massachusetts divorce information has been provided by Divorce Source Network professionals. Article Categories Agreements A Confusing Name of an Important Document by Josh Hoch, Mediator Postnuptial Agreements in Massachusetts - The Importance of Legal Counsel by Marion Lee Wasserman, Esq. The Art of the Prenup - Use Sparingly by Laurie Israel, Esq. 5 Realities about Prenuptial Agreements - Why Having One May Be a Bad Choice for Your Marriage by Laurie Israel, Esq. Attorney/Client Relationship How a Divorce Lawyer Can Help A Marriage by Laurie Israel, Esq. What You Can Reasonably Expect From Your Attorney by Ann C. LoDolce, Esq. Child Custody & Visitation The Role of the Parenting Coordinator - PC from A to Z by Jane Appell, Ph.D. Child Support Deduction from Incomes in the Child Support Formula - Unintended Consequences and How to Deal with Them by Dr. Shuneet Thomson Child Support Guideline - Factors by Douglas D. Nichols, Mediator Child Support Guideline Income Defined by Douglas D. Nichols, Mediator Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines: Change Effective January 1, 2009 by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Collaborative Law In Search of the Kinder and Gentler Divorce: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce vs. "Traditional" Divorce - Part II by Steven Ballard, Esq. In Search of the Kinder and Gentler Divorce: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce vs. Traditional Divorce - Part I by Steven Ballard, Esq. Understanding What Is Collaborative Divorce by Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Esq. Monkey Mind and Infidelity by Laurie Israel, Esq. What Collaborative Counsel Does for the Collaborative Client by Laurie Israel, Esq. Balancing Advocacy and Neutrality - A Touchstone of Collaborative Practice by Laurie Israel, Esq. Collaborative Practice: A Marriage to the Divorce by Laurie Israel, Esq. Unilateral Collaborative Law by Les Wallerstein, Esq. Collaborative Law - A Safe Container of Mediation and Advocacy by Laurie Israel, Esq. Collaborative Law - The Magic of Counterpart Counsel by Laurie Israel, Esq. How to Win - Why Litigation May Not Be The Best Choice by Laurie Israel, Esq. When Should You Choose Collaborative Divorce by Howard I. Goldstein, Esq. Collaborative Family Law - Restoring Sanity to the Divorce Process by Boston Law Collaborative, LLC Counseling Happy Life, Happy Wife by Laurie Israel, Esq. 25 Secrets to a Great Marriage by Laurie Israel, Esq. The Importance of Divorce Education for Helping Professionals by Jane Appell, Ph.D. Why Do Married People Have Affairs? by Diane Neumann, Mediator Divorce Arbitration Understanding Divorce Arbitration by Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Esq. Divorce - General, Laws and Process Massachusetts Divorce Forms Explained by Ben Stich, LICSW, M.Ed. What should you do if you are thinking about divorce? by Laurie Ingwersen, CFP, CRPC, CDFA Facts about Divorce in Massachusetts - Test Your Knowledge by Josh Hoch, Mediator 22 Massachusetts Divorce Terms to Know by Josh Hoch, Mediator Massachusetts Child Support and Alimony app for iPhone/iPad by Josh Hoch, Mediator Divorcing Baby Boomers by Dr. Lynne C. Halem Fear and Divorce: A Four-Letter Tool for Moving the Divorce Process Forward by Marion Lee Wasserman, Esq. Do You Need a Religious Divorce? by Marion Lee Wasserman, Esq. The Three Approaches to Divorce by Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Esq. The Traditional Process for Divorce by Ann C. LoDolce, Esq. Frequently Asked Questions Massachusetts Divorce Law by Alan J. Pransky, Esq. How to Get a Divorce: Let Me Count the Ways by Laurie Israel, Esq. We’re Divorced and We Still Have Issues: Post-Divorce Traumas by Randie Weisberg Top Ten Common Myths in Massachusetts Family Law by Alan J. Pransky, Esq. When Divorce Means Re-entering the Job Market by Laurie Israel, Esq. The "Bee in Your Bonnet" Syndrome: You May Not Need to Go Down that Divorce Chute by Laurie Israel, Esq. A Glimpse into the Separation of Two Gay Couples by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR You’re Never Too Old to Get Divorced by Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Getting Divorced? You Have Options by Howard I. Goldstein, Esq. Financial Planning Divorce for Seniors by Steve Stanganelli, CFP® Breaking Up is Hard to Do: 11 Critical Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce by Steve Stanganelli, CFP® The Advantages of a Truthful Financial Statement by Ann C. LoDolce, Esq. Yours, Mine, and Ours - Financial Challenges of Second Marriages by Laurie Israel, Esq. Stock Options and Divorce in Massachusetts by Marion Lee Wasserman, Esq. Who Is Your Beneficiary? by Robin M. Lynch Nardone, Esq. Financial Statements and Financial Disclosure in Massachusetts Divorce by Howard I. Goldstein, Esq. Estate Planning and Divorce in Massachusetts by Howard I. Goldstein, Esq. Retirement Funds When Divorcing - Aren’t they mine? by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Mediation Benefits of Divorce Mediation by Ben Stich, LICSW, M.Ed. What are the Main Principles of Mediation? by Ben Stich, LICSW, M.Ed. What is Mediation? by Ben Stich, LICSW, M.Ed. To Mediate or to Litigate? You Decide by Dr. Shuneet Thomson High Conflict Divorce Mediation by Ben Stich, Divorce & Family Mediator Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts - A Five Minute Overview by Josh Hoch, Mediator Divorce Mediation - Explained Easily by Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Esq. Divorce Mediation - A Tool for Empowerment by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Fault or No Fault: It’s Not a Mediation Question by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Divorce Mediation - Cost Saving Process by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR How to Choose a Divorce Mediator by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR FAQs About Mediation to Marriage by Laurie Israel, Esq. Is Mediation Right for You? by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Divorce Mediation Primer by Boston Law Collaborative, LLC To Mediate or Litigate? You Decide by DR. Shuneet Thomson of Interpeople, Inc. The Most Common Questions Asked About Mediation by Diane Neumann, Mediator Parenting Mediation Can Help Co-Parents Reduce Conflict by Ben Stich, LICSW, M.Ed. Unmarried Parents and Mediation in Massachusetts by Josh Hoch, Mediator Sesame Street says, "D is for Divorce." by Josh Hoch, Mediator Holiday Gifts - Put your Ex-Spouse before the Kids! by Josh Hoch, Mediator Protecting The Kids During and After the Divorce by MWI Divorce Mediator Lesley Spencer 10 Helpful Books about Divorce for Parents and Children by Josh Hoch, Mediator Massachusetts Parenting Plans for Special Needs Children by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Blended Families - Protecting Children the Second Time Around by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR Parental Alienation - Diagnostic Considerations by Jane Appell, Ph.D. Spousal Support Changes in Alimony - The Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011 by Gary J. Marchese, Esq. New Alimony Laws Arrives in Massachusetts by Dr. Lynne C. Halem Times They Are A’ Changin’, or Are They? Alimony in a Changing Landscape by Laurie Israel, Esq. Alimony in Massachusetts - Is it predictable? by Dr. Lynne C. Halem, CMDR More Articles on These Topics Child Support Client/Attorney Relationship Collaborative Law Counseling Issues Court Procedures Custody & Visitation Domestic Violence Divorce Arbitration General Divorce Issues Insurance & Divorce International Issues Mediation Property Valuations Parental Alienation Premarital Agreements Private Investigation Property & Debt Division Saving Marriage Spousal Support Tax Aspects Navigate:   Home States Massachusetts Divorce Source Massachusetts Divorce Articles, News and Resources Start Your Massachusetts Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find Massachusetts Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! BARNSTABLE BERKSHIRE BRISTOL DUKES ESSEX FRANKLIN HAMPDEN HAMPSHIRE MIDDLESEX NANTUCKET NORFOLK PLYMOUTH SUFFOLK WORCESTER Join the Network Massachusetts Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Massachusetts Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Massachusetts Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free Massachusetts Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. Massachusetts permits several grounds for divorce, including the traditional fault grounds (such as adultery or incarceration) as well as no-fault grounds, which means a faultless but irretrievable breakdown of the marriage has occurred.

The information contained on this page is not to be considered legal advice. This website is not a substitute for a lawyer and a lawyer should always be consulted in regards to any legal matters. Divorce Source, Inc. is also not a referral service and does not endorse or recommend any third party individuals, companies, and/or services. Divorce Source, Inc. has made no judgment as to the qualifications, expertise or credentials of any participating professionals. Read our Terms & Conditions.

"a passion for a better divorce℠" - established in 1996