Divorce
Divorce Mediation 101
Divorce mediation is becoming increasingly popular for couples that wish to amenably end their relationships. Nearly a quarter million people use mediation for divorce yearly in the US, including Massachusetts divorce.
Read MoreSimpson Wentz Divorce, Try to remain friendly
Ashlee Simpson is filing for joint custody of her son, as well as primary physical custody, in her divorce from Pete Wentz.
Read MoreMediated Divorces have positive outcomes for parents and children
There is an overwhelming amount of data that shows that divorce mediation has far better outcomes for all involved than litigated divorces.
Read MoreA Lesson in "How to Screw Up Your Divorce"
Divorce litigator Diana Mercer has some good advice intended to lead couples going through the divorce process down a better-lit road.
Read MoreWomen Walk Out More Often than Men?
A recent Huffington Post article attempts to answer an age-old question about marriage: Why Women Walk Out More Than Men. The primary reason, according to columnist Vicki Larson, is that while men do the cheating, women do the leaving. She uses the current, public divorce of Sean Penn and Robin Wright, and her own divorce,…
Read MoreFinancial Infidelity Hurts
Massachusetts divorce lawyers and Boston based therapists like Carleton Kendrick agree that money deception has become a huge issue over the last decade.
Read MoreWant a Divorce in Saudi Arabia? Just Hit Send
When a Saudi man sent a text message to his wife announcing his separation, the wife was “overjoyed.” Since it is difficult to get a divorce in Saudi Arabia, the wife seized the moment and wasted no time in filing for divorce, using the text message to support her claim. The husband, having second thoughts,…
Read MoreMarriage: What's it Good For?
In an earlier post, I noted a recent poll that reflects changing American attitudes toward marriage and, in particular, reflects a marked increase in cohabitation. The other day I happened upon a Time magazine piece, “Marriage: What’s it Good For?”, which further detailed the poll. And since the ability to synthesize those results with a…
Read MoreUsing Cohabitation Agreements with Same-Sex Marriages
Two women married in Massachusetts and moved to Texas where they sought to divorce. The Texas court refused to divorce them because it did not recognize the validity of the Massachusetts marriage. Same-sex couples who marry here in Massachusetts may want to consider entering into a cohabitation agreement as well–especially if moving is a possibility.…
Read MoreThe Latest Great Equalizer
The New York Times article, “Taking Sides in a Divorce, Chasing Profit,” features a new kind of business practice, lawsuit investment. One such practice works solely with divorce cases. Balance Point Divorce Funding, founded by Stacy Napp in 2009, “furthers the concept of putting both spouses on an equal playing field” by lending on potentially…
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