On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Feb 7, 2020 | Divorce
Mediation has become a popular alternative to litigated divorce. Instead of arguing over the end of the marriage in court, a couple can privately negotiate and set their own terms with the help of a professional mediator, allowing for a faster and potentially more...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 15, 2020 | Divorce
There is no shortage of challenging issues to tackle when a couple decides to get a divorce. Deciding the future of child custody and support, alimony and how to divide property are some of the most common and potentially divisive. In Massachusetts, all marital assets...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 10, 2020 | Divorce
In many legal circles, January is known as “Divorce Month” because of the sudden uptick in new clients at their door, all seeking a divorce. The evidence that divorce is on a lot of people’s minds isn’t just anecdotal: Google sees an increase in searches involving the...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 8, 2020 | Divorce
Who people choose to marry can have a significant impact on their happiness, career and earning power. However, it can be challenging to achieve such happiness if one spouse has a longer commute than the other, according to one study. While a longer drive is often not...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce
Some people say money makes the world go around, but it does more than that. It drives people through their careers and relationships. And apparently, it also tears some marriages apart, according to Business Insider. Most common money-related reasons for separation...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Dec 18, 2019 | Divorce
It’s no secret — divorce can be costly. The last thing you need to worry about when you’re dealing with the stress and emotional toll of a marriage that’s ending is supporting yourself financially. When you take the following proactive steps, you can prepare yourself...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Nov 19, 2019 | Divorce
As you already know, your life is different from anyone else’s. No matter what you go through, it will always be different than how someone else experiences it, even if it is a similar situation. As a result, you may want to remember that, even though numerous...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Nov 15, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce was not the end game you had intended. But sometimes, after other avenues of reconciliation have been exhausted, divorce is the one that’s left. It can be freeing and seen as a new chapter in your life, but that takes time. Initially, divorce is often a...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Nov 15, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce was not the end game you had intended. But sometimes, after other avenues of reconciliation have been exhausted, divorce is the one that’s left. It can be freeing and seen as a new chapter in your life, but that takes time. Initially, divorce is often a...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Aug 29, 2018 | Divorce, Firm News
The divorce rate has steadily increased in Massachusetts over the last few decades. In 1960, the divorce rate was 17 percent in the state while in 2015, it had increased to 47 percent, according to data from the Massachusetts Family Institute. There are numerous...
