Concord Massachusetts Family Law Blog
How is the value of a business determined?
When divorcing spouses own a business in Massachusetts, getting it properly valued is important to determine the fate of the company. Whether the spouses hold on to the business, or if one spouse is bought out, or if the business is sold and the proceeds split between...
Do you have answers to your questions about mediation?
While you know your marriage to your spouse in Massachusetts has come to an end, one thing you are not sure about is whether mediation is better than traditional divorce. To decide the best path, getting reliable and current answers is essential. The Academy of...
Do you know what happens if you fail to pay child support?
When you and your ex-spouse first created a child support order together, your employment with a Massachusetts company made it easy for you to keep up with payments. As the months or years went by, that changed. Now, you sometimes struggle to provide for your kids and...
Change in tax code will affect high net worth divorce
Up until the 2018 tax season, alimony payments were tax-deductible. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed things for couples whose divorces involve alimony payments. Alimony payments for divorces finalized in 2019 or later can no longer be deducted from tax...
Bringing negotiation skills to a divorce case
Even if a divorcing couple decides to mediate their split rather than opt for a standard divorce in Massachusetts, there still exists a need for negotiation. Knowing the finer points of this art is essential for a positive outcome for everyone. With suggestions from...
How do I get custody of my child?
Like all other states, Massachusetts has its own rules for how it determines the eligibility of parents to obtain child custody. The first thing you should be aware of is that you can make the arrangements with your spouse to find a custody agreement that is amenable...
Can my ex take my kids out of state?
After settling into a comfortable co-parenting relationship, your former spouse announces plans to move from Massachusetts along with the children. Of course, you have concerns about how the distance will affect your relationship with your kids as they grow up....
How does mediation work?
If you are going to court for any civil matter, which includes divorce and personal injury cases, you have alternative dispute resolution options in Massachusetts. This means that you have options outside of just going before a judge and having the judge decide your...
What financial mistakes should divorcing couples avoid?
Whether the divorce is amicable or tense, Massachusetts couples must shift to caring for their own future rather than seeing everything as a couple. This can be hard to do for some people and they end up making financial mistakes that affect them for years. While a...
Should I hire a forensic accountant?
Sadly, high asset divorces in Concord do not always proceed smoothly and honestly. Sometimes one spouse will try to conceal money and other assets so that the other spouse does not receive a portion of them in a divorce judgment. Not all divorcing spouses understand...
