Category: Blog Post

Massachusetts courts decide child custody based on the child’s best interests, with the child’s safety, well-being, and individual needs guiding the decision. Neither parent automatically receives preference at a final custody hearing, and the court evaluates the family’s specific circumstances before issuing an order. What Does “Best...

Massachusetts follows equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly in a divorce, but not necessarily 50/50. A judge can consider the spouses’ finances, contributions to the marriage, future needs, and other factors when deciding how assets and debts should be allocated. That gives Massachusetts courts considerable...