
High-Conflict Custody Battles in Massachusetts: Strategies for Success
Child custody is one of the most contentious issues in all of family law. Unfortunately, high-conflict custody fights can affect not only the parents’ peace of mind but also the child’s well-being. Everyone knows that these battles do nobody any good, but avoiding them is easier said than done. The family...

Legal vs. Physical Custody – What is the Difference?
Child custody is one of the most contentious aspects of family law. If you’ve never been a party to a custody matter before, you may not know that there are actually two distinct types of custody: legal and physical. Understanding the differences is critical to making your strongest case for a...

Can I Lose Custody of My Kids If I Miss Too Many Visitations?
When a parent works to establish a parenting plan, the objective is to develop a schedule that he or she can live up to. Over time, however, the terms of the plan (and the court order enforcing it) could become obsolete. Due to work or other obligations, a parent may start missing...

From “I Do” to “I Don’t”: Navigating Spousal Support during Divorce in Middlesex
Spousal support, also called alimony, is one of several items that divorcing spouses must resolve. They can either do so on their own through mediation or can allow the judge to make a decision. Regardless, both spouses want to make sure they get the best possible outcome. Having a seasoned family...

Ask the Divorce Attorney: Do I have to get legally separated before I get divorced?
Some spouses ask whether they have to be legally separated before they can get a divorce. Massachusetts does not have a procedure called legal separation, and a spouse does not need the court’s permission to separate from his or her spouse. However, it is important to draw a distinction among legal separation,...

Common Misconceptions About Divorce Litigation Debunked
Divorce is not something that two people believe will happen when they get married. But with nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s more common than many people realize. If your marriage is coming to an end then you are probably grappling with uncertainty and apprehension. Dispelling some of...

Ask the Divorce Attorney: What about Affairs?
Having an affair can do irreparable damage to a marriage. For many divorcing spouses, the consequences don’t end there. LaFountain & Wollman P.C.can tell you what you need to know.
The effects of adultery on divorce outcomes.Some states use evidence of adultery as...

Common Misconceptions About Alimony in Middlesex County
Spouses whose marriages are ending know that alimony will probably come up. Whether you are the spouse seeking alimony, or the one from whom it is sought, you may naturally equate alimony with divorce. However, there are many myths that surround spousal support. If you and your spouse are in the...

Cost of Living Adjustments and Alimony in Middlesex County
Alimony is intended to help a financially dependent spouse adjust to life after divorce by being able to afford basic living expenses, pay bills, and generally enjoy (to the extent possible) the standard of living that was present during the marriage. But times change and so do expenses, and the amount...
