While you and your current spouse agree that the two of you should divorce, you may find it difficult to sow seeds of peace during the process. Raw emotions could bring complex feelings to the surface, causing unintended stress and hardship for both of you. For a bit of guidance on the subject, s...
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 prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, ...
Life is constantly evolving. We see the world changing around us, and we are actively changing our lives through our decisions, such as our careers, our relationships and even where we live. But do life changes lead to changes in alimony? Alimony is like any other aspect of a divorce settlement –...
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 marital property, between the t...
People move through different life changes after a divorce. One person might get into a serious relationship or remarry. Exes may change careers or start a new family. All of these may have some bearing on whether the payer can afford to keep distributing the same amount of money as they agreed t...
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 when their parents fight and on ...
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. Some partners show their true...
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 favorable outcome in terms of fi...
When your Massachusetts marriage comes to an end, you are undoubtedly going to need to take certain steps to untangle your life from that of your former spouse. You do not, however, have to engage in a knock-down, drag-out fight with your former partner to accomplish the things you need to do. At...
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 affect a 50+ couple's plans for re...
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 have invested some of their s...
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 be facing financial hurdles unrelate...
As a couple in Massachusetts dealing with high assets, you are going to face unique problems that couples without the same amount of assets won't necessarily face. Knowing and understanding these issues before they potentially become a problem is important for the success of your divorce and how ...
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 things that you do not always t...
When two individuals with a child divorce, then a judge will issue a custody or support order. This order is necessary to resolve the matter of where a child should live, who will be the official caretaker of the child and how often a child should visit a co-parent. Divorces and separations may b...
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 the couple, acquiring an acc...
When you and your ex-spouse first created a child support order together, your employment with a Massachusetts company made it easy for you to keep up with payments. As the months or years went by, that changed. Now, you sometimes struggle to provide for your kids and yourself. Before you consi...
While you know your marriage to your spouse in Massachusetts has come to an end, one thing you are not sure about is whether mediation is better than traditional divorce. To decide the best path, getting reliable and current answers is essential. The Academy of Professional Family Mediators has...
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 returns. What the change means S...
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 HuffPost, divorcing couples ha...
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 for your family, including jo...
After settling into a comfortable co-parenting relationship, your former spouse announces plans to move from Massachusetts along with the children. Of course, you have concerns about how the distance will affect your relationship with your kids as they grow up. Fortunately, you have legal options...
If you are going to court for any civil matter, which includes divorce and personal injury cases, you have alternative dispute resolution options in Massachusetts. This means that you have options outside of just going before a judge and having the judge decide your case. Mediation is one of the ...
Whether the divorce is amicable or tense, Massachusetts couples must shift to caring for their own future rather than seeing everything as a couple. This can be hard to do for some people and they end up making financial mistakes that affect them for years. While a good family law attorney can he...
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 what they should look for, whi...
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