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Mediation and Child Custody
Many children shuttle back and forth between parental homes after divorce. However, just because it's a common phenomenon doesn't mean that it's easy. A recent blog in the Huffington Post details some of the ways that parents can work together to come up with the best schedules for child custody/co-parenting.
Laurie Metcalf, Matt Roth finalize divorce process
Gather financial documents before filing for divorce
Same-sex marriage advocates shift to South and Mountain states
After winning the right to marry in Massachusetts, advocates of same-sex marriage are beginning a major effort to obtain basic civil rights is Southern and Western states, where there is no right of gays and lesbians to marry (or divorce if married in a state where same-sex marriage is allowed).
Changes in Massachusetts child custody law could promote shared parenting
Many people believe that shared parenting is the norm these days in Massachusetts. However, that turns out to be true in only 15 percent of divorces. In the other 85 percent of cases, the court orders limited hours with one parent - usually the father when issuing child custody orders.
Claiming alimony on tax returns can cause discrepancies
Child custody and the role of a parenting coordinator
Survival tips for women after divorce
An article in the Huffington Post says it all: "If you are a divorced, single mom who works, more than likely you are stressed out and exhausted." Single moms are multi-taskers, problem solvers and caregivers, all rolled into one. In order to accomplish everything, many divorced mothers don't sleep much.
First same-sex divorce granted to couple married in Massachusetts
Massachusetts resident urges adoption of shared parenting law
Signs that the divorce process could be coming
Child support, artificial insemination and Massachusetts law
Issues related to parenting, child custody and child support are front and center for same-sex divorcing couples, especially among those who have employed surrogacy or in vitro fertilization to conceive children. However, questions related to these processes are also a concern to heterosexual parents when determining matters such as a child custody and child support during divorce.
After divorce, take charge of your finances
One of the significant consequences of divorce is a radical change in one's financial situation. You lose your spouse's income, his or her retirement benefits, and the safety net that can back you up in difficult times.
