On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Dec 18, 2019 | divorce
Older couples in Massachusetts who are considering divorce might feel they are in step with the rest of the nation. Overall, the U.S. divorce rate since the 1990’s has just about doubled for individuals aged 50 and older, as reported by Pew Research. Divorce may...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Dec 1, 2019 | divorce
When it comes to investments, most of the focus tends to be on men. Similarly, when it comes to protecting assets during a divorce, the focus once again falls on men. Yet, in many Massachusetts households, women are breadwinners too. These financially savvy women may...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Nov 26, 2019 | high net worth divorce
Those with a high net worth may have many a number of concerns that keep them up at night when it comes to the end of a marriage, whether they are overwhelmed by stressors related to running a business or playing a key role in their company’s success. They may...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a couple in Massachusetts dealing with high assets, you are going to face unique problems that couples without the same amount of assets won’t necessarily face. Knowing and understanding these issues before they potentially become a problem is important for...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Nov 4, 2019 | divorce
If you are getting a divorce in Massachusetts, you may often feel like there is no end to the number of decisions you have to make or the things you have to change due to this decision. A divorce can and does impact every aspect of your life and that includes those...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
When two individuals with a child divorce, then a judge will issue a custody or support order. This order is necessary to resolve the matter of where a child should live, who will be the official caretaker of the child and how often a child should visit a co-parent....
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Oct 14, 2019 | divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Sep 9, 2019 | 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...
