Posts by Jon Fields
Mediation for Families
Mediation is a tool that can be invaluable to families. At Fields and Dennis, we are well-versed in all aspects of Family Law, and we often turn to mediation as an agreeable and less distressing means to an end. There are many ways that mediation can benefit families at various stages of life. From divorce to estate planning and everything in between, mediation can be an…
Read MoreDating after Divorce
Beginning to date after a divorce can be tough. After all, you have been through a lot in your previous relationship, to put it mildly, and you may find it difficult to jump back into the dating pool. Dating someone who is also going through a divorce can pose further challenges. While dating someone who…
Read MoreSharing Friends after Divorce
While divorce often poses unique issues to each couple navigating the complicated, emotionally wrought path, there are often overlapping issues that are widely experienced by those facing the end of a marriage. Splitting assets, property and material goods can be difficult, tedious and time-consuming. Navigating custody decisions, parental responsibilities and family life can be heartbreaking.…
Read MoreDivorce and Fertility: Putting your Eggs in One Basket
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. After investing so much of your life to one person, it can be incredibly daunting to think about starting over. For women in their late thirties or forties whose marital investment included the potential of starting a family, divorce can pose an even more complex challenge. While…
Read MoreCase Law Updates from Family Mediation Quarterly, October 2013
PC Agreement Held Enforceable. A recent Appeals Court decision held that an agreement to use a parenting coordinator (PC) was enforceable, even where one party does not want to use one anymore. The father had sought the appointment of a new PC after the PC’s initial one-year term ended; the Probate and Family Court judge…
Read More5 Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season When Going Through Divorce
Thinking about the holiday season can be a daunting experience when going through a divorce. While it is only October, we understand the apprehension of facing the upcoming season of cheer when you are feeling anything but cheerful. Divorce is an extremely personal and emotional experience, and there is no right or wrong way to feel –…
Read MoreFlushing the Negative at Mantokuji
Before modern divorce, the Mantokuji temple in Japan was known as the “divorce temple” — a place where women could separate from their husbands before law granted them the legal right to do so. Historically, until the 19th century, Mantokuji was a women-only convent that assisted women in ending their marriages. At the time, divorce…
Read MoreCase Law Updates from Family Mediation Quarterly, July 2013
“Agreed upon Educational Expenses” and the Price of Silence. Because “agreed upon expenses” recurs so frequently in our agreements, this recent case from the Appeals Court should be of great interest. The separation agreement, incorporated into a California divorce judgment and registered in Massachusetts, provided that each party would pay one-half of all agreed-upon educational…
Read More"It's Not About the Nail"
Sometimes it can seem like men and women have trouble communicating. While this may be difficult or impossible to avoid, it can be made more bearable by taking the time to laugh every once in a while. This video by Jason Headley may just do the trick. It’s Not About the Nail from Jason Headley…
Read MoreA Revealing Look at the Modern Marriage
A recent study commissioned by UK law firm Slater & Gordon explores the state of marriage in the modern age. The study surveyed 2,000 married people on their deepest feelings about matrimony, divorce and the consequences of both. Of those surveyed, a fifth described themselves as “trapped” by their marriage, and would decidedly end it,…
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