On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Apr 30, 2020 | high net worth divorce
Divorcing couples in Massachusetts already have a lot on your plate. The higher your joint assets are, the more complex your divorce is. Some people may get the idea that higher assets means things are easier to hide. In other words, they use it as an opportunity to...
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 | Feb 3, 2020 | high net worth divorce
Not only have you just gotten married, but you have also started establishing your very own Massachusetts-based business. Do you know what would happen to your organization if you and your new spouse were to divorce later on? While it may be too late to use a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jan 21, 2020 | high net worth divorce
As part of the numerous items that you and your spouse have accumulated over the years, you likely have several antiques. Or at least you have old things that you believe to be valuable antiques. You will need to equitably divide these things, plus the rest of your...
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 | 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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Sheara F. Friend | Jul 18, 2019 | high net worth divorce
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...
by Law Offices Of Sheara F. Friend | Feb 11, 2019 | high net worth divorce
The Baby Boomers and the Gen Xers are getting older, but they still know how to take matters into their own hands when it comes to their happiness. For many Massachusetts residents, this can mean seeking a divorce later in life. You might recognize this term as “gray...
by Law Offices Of Sheara F. Friend | Nov 16, 2018 | high net worth divorce
Concord business owners stand to lose a lot when faced with divorce. You may even lose ownership stake in your business, which can have a devastating effect on you as well as the future of your business. Accordingly, knowing how to properly safeguard marriage is a...
