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Every issue decided during divorce proceedings can impact your life, but child custody ranks among the most important. The court’s custody decisions will be based on the unique circumstances of your family. Below, we discuss the critical factors Massachusetts courts...

In a Massachusetts divorce, each side will typically pay for their own expenses and legal costs. Known as the “American Rule,” this practice is widely accepted and applied in Massachusetts courts. But there are some exceptions to the American Rule that you should be...

Koiles Pratt Family Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Annasophia M. Salvia to the firm. Anna focuses her practice exclusively on family law, representing clients through divorce, custody and parenting plan, child support, alimony, paternity,...

Massachusetts has two classifications for divorce. The first is an uncontested divorce, otherwise known as a 1A divorce. It is the fastest way to obtain a divorce, and it occurs when both spouses agree to the terms of the separation and simply submit the necessary...

A divorce is never the ending couples anticipate when first committing to marriage. It is often the last resort when the two can no longer function as a singular unit. There are a variety of divorces, and no two occur in the same fashion. Because all...

If you are 50 or older and facing divorce, you need to look at the financial impact this parting of the ways will have on your financial future. Start by learning all you can about your current finances. Using this information as a starting point, work out a plan for...

Though couples do not usually get married planning to split up, for many couples, divorce becomes a reality. In such cases, having a plan in place for the dissolution of the marriage can be beneficial. If a prenuptial agreement is not in place, a postnuptial agreement...

In a marriage, it is not uncommon for one partner to handle the majority of the finances. This leaves one spouse with little access or knowledge over what is actually going on with assets and bank accounts. This can be a problem when it comes time to divide property...

Thousands of Massachusetts residents have gone through a divorce. However, some cities have couples who appear to be more prone to divorce than others. The cities with the highest divorce rates in the state include North Adams, Newburyport and Pittsfield. ...

Just because you get a divorce does not necessarily mean you completely end any type of relationship with your ex. In fact, you may end up co-parenting with your former spouse. You may need to navigate this new family dynamic that requires you to cooperate and put...