PRACTICING FAMILY LAW
In Massachusetts For Over 30 Years
PRACTICING FAMILY LAW
In Massachusetts For Over 30 Years
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Before you initiate a divorce in Massachusetts, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the state’s rules and options for the process. Doing so could save you significant time and headache in the coming months. In many states, mediation is mandatory first...
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...