The new year brings with it for many people a desire for a better life in the upcoming 12 months. People resolve to make changes to their daily habits, their career trajectory or even their personal lives. For a surprising number of people, the new year leads to the...
Lakeville Family Law Blog
Will overwork end your marriage?
You put a lot of time and effort into your career. That means long hours. It means dedication to your work that goes beyond everything else. While you pride yourself on that dedication, you also wonder if it is going to take a toll on your relationships. It may....
Are you in line for an empty nest divorce?
That last child walks into their college dorm, and you stand in the parking lot with your spouse, trying to wrap your head around the fact that you're now empty-nesters. You have three children. One is married and the other two are in school. No one lives at home...
Should you stay together for your kids?
There are plenty of times when parents question why they are still together. They may have little time to celebrate their own relationship and be busy with work, taking care of their children and surviving. In a lot of cases, parents decide to stay together despite...
Why do people grow apart?
The end of a marriage does not have to be dramatic. It doesn't have to include arguments, fighting, infidelity, financial stress or anything else. It can simply be the result of two people growing apart over time. Remember, your marriage is likely the longest...
How to properly prepare your finances for divorce
Regardless of your reason for divorce, it's imperative to turn your immediate attention to your finances. Neglecting to do so early on in the process can result in additional challenges in the future. Here are five of the most important things you can do: Gather all...
A big age difference could lead to a late-in-life divorce
You didn't meet your spouse until much later on in life. Perhaps you were in your late 30s, and you'd focused on your business for most of your life. Your spouse, when you started dating, was just in their early 20s. They were going to college nearby, and the two of...
Working night shifts can end your marriage
When you were single, you liked working night shifts. They even felt a bit exciting at first. They paid pretty well. It took some adjusting to get used to the schedule, but you enjoyed having some free time during the day, when everyone else was at work in Lakeville....
4 things to consider if you are thinking about a gray divorce
Since 1990, gray divorce has been on the rise. Couples who got married in their twenties, had children and raised a family suddenly find themselves wondering why they are still together after the kids have left the nest. In many cases, the love felt in those early...
Why isn’t your relationship fulfilling?
Your relationship should be fine, you keep telling yourself. You and your spouse both make plenty of money. Neither one of you has been unfaithful to the relationship. You haven't gone through any big changes like job loss, weight gain or sickness and disease. You...


