Concord Massachusetts Family Law Blog
3 simple ways to save money during your divorce
If your marriage is not working out quite like you expected, filing for divorce may give you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse an opportunity to live the life you each want. Still, after your marriage ends, you may have to adjust to living on just one income. In...
Common modifications to divorce agreements
Your life can change quickly, and you may find that you need to adjust some aspect of your divorce agreement months or years later. If your divorce judgment is no longer working for you, here is what you need to know about the common types of post-decree...
The importance of spousal support in later-in-life divorce
Divorce after the age of 50 is much more common today than it was even a decade ago. It also comes with unique challenges, especially for women concerned about their financial future. This is where spousal support or alimony comes in. Your financial picture Perhaps...
Can a court mandate support after a parent’s death?
As a divorced parent, you may have had to deal with court dates to compel support payments from your former spouse or modify an existing order. But some parents find themselves in a more frightening scenario. An ex-spouse who had been paying support has suddenly died....
Do you have grounds for a Massachusetts fault divorce?
When you initiate a Massachusetts divorce, you may decide to pursue a no-fault divorce. A no-fault divorce means that your marriage broke down due to irreconcilable differences or something similar, rather than the actions of one party of the other. If you file for...
Dividing cryptocurrency as marital assets
If you were a person who invested $80 in Bitcoin in the year 2010, do you think you would have imagined those 1,000 bitcoins being worth $50 million today? And if you were a spouse to someone who spent $80 on Bitcoin during your marriage, would you want your fair...
The pros and cons of divorce-related market business valuation
If you are thinking of ending your marriage, retaining ownership of your business may be one of your top priorities. After all, you have put a significant amount of time, money and effort into your venture. Still, if the business is part of the marital estate, your...
How can mediation benefit both parties in a divorce?
After a long and arduous process to decide to start divorce proceedings, you may worry that the divorce itself will be just as frustrating. Choosing mediation during divorce can benefit both you and your ex-spouse. Using this technique successfully can help your...
Modifying a child custody or parenting order in MA
For the most part, court orders are not set in stone. Individuals can request modifications to custody orders as circumstances dictate. As they did before creating an order, the courts will consider the best interests of the child before granting a motion to alter an...
How do forensic accountants find hidden assets?
In Massachusetts, divorcing spouses have a legal obligation to disclose all assets and debts both to each other and to the court. This disclosure is essential in ensuring that each spouse receives an equitable share of the marital estate. Unfortunately, your spouse...