Legal Blog - Divorce Preparation

Just because a marriage is not going well does not mean that the parties should get divorced. There are a multitude of reasons for a failing marriage, but most could be resolved with better communication. Therapy is common for non communicating couples. My personal opinion is that couples should try…

If you have decided that you want a divorce, then it is important to be properly prepared. Preparation in divorce, like most things in life, typically leads to better results. This article discusses how to prepare for divorce both the financial and emotional aspects of divorce. Emotional Aspects Emo…

Right To Choose Child’s Religion – If you and your spouse are getting a divorce, make sure to think about into what religion the children will be raised. This is especially true if both of you come from different religious backgrounds. The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that both parents …

Game theory is the study of strategic decision making. A divorcing couple is forced to make many decisions as they go through the divorce process. Game theory models how people make decisions and handle conflict. Not surprisingly, there is a model that describes why two individuals might not coopera…

According to a study, separated spouses are more likely to get divorced than get back together. http://usat.ly/18B3evh. When I read the article’s title, “Splitting? 79% of marital separations end in divorce”, I thought to myself that this is a very obvious statistic. I then went back and revie…

There is no perfect relationship. All couples have fights, but it is how the couple handles those disagreements that define the relationship. The internet has spawned sites that offer high tech bulletin boards to anonymously post questions and get feedback that can help turn a dysfunctional relation…

If you have made the decision that you are ready to be divorced, then the next step is to file for divorce. In Massachusetts, you can either file a contested divorce or a joint petition for divorce. A joint petition for divorce means that both parties have agreed upon the terms of the divorce as &he…

Marital Asset Distribution – Although Ben Affleck will be starring in the highly anticipated Batman v. Superman movie in 2016, it is his divorce from fellow actress Jennifer Garner that is keeping him in the limelight. Ben and Jennifer filed for divorce in June 2015. However, their divorce has…

Recently, a Brooklyn woman was allowed to serve her estranged husband with a summons and complaint for divorce through the social media website Facebook. However, the practice of serving individuals online or though social media is not very common. It is usually used only when the other party to the…

Divorce rates are rapidly rising in China. According to China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, there were 3.5 million more divorces in 2014 than in the previous year, constituting an increase of 13.5 percent. Divorces are complex legal affairs and international divorces are especially complex. If you …