On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 1, 2020 | divorce, high net worth divorce
Divorce requires some financial strategy, especially during asset division. But splitting a home can come with extra challenges. As couples can’t usually own a home separately, typically, only one spouse gets to keep it. Judges consider many factors As...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 15, 2020 | divorce
Teenagers are smarter than most parents want to admit. They are starting to understand that the world isn’t black and white, and each situation has specific nuances – which means every marriage has its nuances. Unfortunately, teenagers are also the first to notice...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 8, 2020 | divorce
For many people, the way in which the divorce process is approached has a significant impact on different aspects of their lives. For example, those who make critical errors during their divorce often suffer in different ways, whether they have to deal with a less...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 8, 2020 | divorce
No one wants to enter a toxic relationship – especially if you already walked down the aisle. You want to believe that your spouse has the right intentions and loves you unconditionally. However, there are some circumstances where marriages take a turn for the worst....
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 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 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 | Aug 15, 2019 | divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Aug 14, 2019 | divorce
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...
