by Stephen F. McDonough on August 14, 2010
If you are facing a Massachusetts divorce, then you should certainly consider mediation as an alternative to expensive litigation. A mediator is a neutral third party that helps a couple resolve the issues related to their divorce. Mediation can also be used to assist with post-divorce issues, such as child support or alimony modifications. Additionally, [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on August 8, 2010
Almost everyone I meet seeking a Massachusetts divorce asks this question during their first meeting: ”How long will my divorce take?” Unfortunately, the real answer is one that lawyers love and clients don’t appreciate – “It depends….” All lawyers learn this response during law school in the first year class “How to Answer Questions Without [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on August 1, 2010
For children – no matter what age – divorce can be a major source of distress. The article below was written by Betsy Ross, an experienced therapist and divorce coach from Sharon, Massachusetts. At The Divorce Collaborative LLC in Franklin, MA, Betsy is frequently part of the mediation process for couples that select the [...]
by Stephen F. McDonough on July 18, 2010
Most of you have heard of a prenuptial agreement since they are frequently discussed in the media, especially during reports about divorces of the rich and famous. Although not as well-known, postnuptial (also known as marital or post-marital) agreements also exist. A postnuptial agreement is entered into by a married couple to set forth the [...]
by Stephen McDonough on June 6, 2010
A recent article on Boston.com by Bella English discussed the increasing number of divorces in long-term marriages, using Al and Tipper Gore’s pending divorce as the background for the story. Here is a link to the article. One of the issues discussed in the story is that as we live longer, older couples in [...]
by Stephen McDonough on May 12, 2010
I am pleased to announce that The Divorce Collaborative LLC will be relocating from our current location in Medway, MA, to 9 Summer Street, Suite 301, Franklin Center Commons, Franklin, MA, effective June 1, 2010. Franklin Center Commons sits just off Rt. 140 in downtown Franklin and is close to the MBTA commuter rail station, [...]
by Carolyn on April 8, 2010
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