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...
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What are the tax consequences of property transfers in divorce
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 does parental alienation syndrome impact your adult children?
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...
Signs or situations that are likely to lead to divorce
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...
Separation vs. marital property: How to spot the difference
Property division is often a heated topic in a Massachusetts divorce. It involves separating all property and assets that you accumulated throughout your marriage. However, not all property is marital and some items may stay with you even after the divorce is...
Clearing up common misconceptions about prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are often utilized to guard pre-marriage assets in case of divorce. They are also used to outline the handling of matters like student debt, incapacity and death. This type of legal document is often associated with those possessing great...