Hi there, In most divorce agreements there are a number of standard provisions (often called “boilerplate”). The most important of these provisions are: 1. The ability of the parties to have separate wills – this covers the right of both parties to exclude the other from their estate plans 2. Waiver of future claims –… Continue Reading
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First and foremost, if you have them: The Kids
Posted in Child Custody, Steps in the Divorce ProcessHi there, Here is the first topic in the series: Top 10 Topics to Consider When Getting Divorced. If you have kids who aren’t grown up, then this can be the most difficult area to navigate. You will want to consider all of the topics in A and B below, and you may need to… Continue Reading
Reader’s Choice: Narcissistic Partners
Posted in Mental Illness and DivorceHi there! I recently received a question from a reader regarding narcissism and narcissistic partners. I initially intended to reply to her privately, but as I thought about my response, I realized that there was enough "meat" here to share in a post to all. Reader asks: "Christie Brinkley seems to have been in the… Continue Reading
Till Death Do Us Part: Take 2
Posted in AlimonyHi there, As Massachusetts considers refining the law on alimony, the public commentary is huge. It has made me think through exactly what I think about the current law and the proposed changes. I have initially addressed this in the blog, as I recognize that making alimony payments (or not making them) is one of the… Continue Reading