Divorce becomes more complex when allegations of adultery arise. In Massachusetts, adultery is one of the fault-based grounds for divorce, which can influence the court's perspective on the case. While many divorces proceed on a no-fault basis, understanding adultery's role in settlements is impo...
After a divorce in Massachusetts, child custody orders set the rules for parenting time and responsibilities. If your ex isn't following these orders, it can be frustrating and stressful. Knowing what steps to take can help you protect your rights and your child's well-being. Document the violati...
Divorce brings many challenges, including the division of assets. One significant question is often who will keep the vacation home. Vacation homes hold both financial and emotional value, making this decision even more complex. When dividing property, several factors come into play, and understa...
Cryptocurrency, a digital form of money, has become increasingly popular in recent years. As with stock and real estate purchases, people invest in cryptocurrencies hoping to grow their wealth. However, when couples decide to part ways, dividing these holdings can add complexity to the divorce pr...
When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, investment accounts often play a role. In Massachusetts, understanding what happens to investment accounts during a divorce is important for individuals navigating this challenging terrain. Financial disclosure In the divorce process, both parties mu...
As of 2022, KFF reported that 51% of companies offer spousal coverage for health insurance. Many couples take advantage of this to be able to choose the most affordable insurance option. However, in the event of a divorce, this can pose an issue for the spouse who is using their spouse's insuranc...
Mediation offers a less contentious avenue for resolving your divorce. When you and your spouse maintain enough mutual respect to negotiate together, you might find that mediation is more affordable, less stressful and faster than litigating your settlement in court. There are a few tips for succ...
Divorce is often a complex affair, even more so for high-asset couples with valuable property on the line. Wealthy couples also tend to have significant debts to consider as well, though, which raises the question of how to handle those debts in the face of an upcoming divorce. It might not be im...
After divorce, you may not consider the importance of having a life insurance policy on your ex-spouse. If you depend on court-appointed financial support, life insurance ensures you have an alternate means of support if your spouse dies. If either of the following scenarios fits your living situ...
When wealthy couples go into a divorce situation, many people expect things to explode. Sometimes they do, but this does not always happen. On top of that, the explosions that do happen are not always related to assets and finances, unlike popular opinion. Wealthy couples and their fights Busines...
After the children are grown and have left home, couples may feel they have grown apart and want a divorce. Be aware that a gray divorce can have devastating financial consequences. Divorce after 50 can drain the finances of both people involved. A divorce is not only hard on your health but also...
If you are like many Massachusetts couples facing divorce, you and your spouse may want to separate while minimizing personal conflict and extraordinary expense as well as emotional stress on your children. Both mediation and collaboration offer important alternatives to a litigated divorce that ...
If you are going through a divorce, you will have a property settlement agreement that determines how marital assets get distributed between the parties. You typically do not recognize gain or loss in a transfer of property to a former spouse due to the dissolution of marriage. Exceptions include...
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 Massachusetts, you are likely to walk ...
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 modifications. Changes to child support Co...
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 your spouse took care of the ...
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. The death of a paying parent...
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 divorce because of something sp...
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 share? What if your spouse never ...
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 soon-to-be ex-spouse may have s...
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 mental health and emotional well-b...
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 existing agreement. Per FindL...
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 may not be as forthcoming as he...
No one expects a divorce to go perfectly. Emotions run high, you make sacrifices, and life changes in a big way for everyone involved. But most co-parents will try to work through this hard time together for the sake of their child. Some co-parents do not wish for this cooperation, though. In fac...
It is important for married couples to understand the signs and situations that often lead to divorce. This awareness could help people take actions to stop destructive behaviors. The causes of divorce range from common ones such as infidelity to a few surprising reasons. Warning signs Woman's Da...
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