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When divorcing couples in Massachusetts enter into property division negotiations, the family home is usually the first asset they discuss. They can choose tp sell the home, pay off the mortgage and then divide the proceeds, or one spouse could relinquish their claims...
If you share children with your spouse, you will be responsible for raising them until they reach the age of majority. Generally speaking, raising them will be much easier if they are given the time and other resources needed to adjust to such a big change in their...
Child support payments may significantly impact the finances of divorced and separated parents. Taxes can also create significant amounts of stress for divorced and separated parents. If you pay or receive child support, you should understand how that affects your...
When people hear about "marriage infidelity" in Massachusetts, they usually think about one spouse committing adultery. However, there's another form of betrayal that's subtly but surprisingly on the rise and is leading to a growing volume of gray divorces—financial...
Many couples who decide divorce is their only option try alternative methods like divorce mediation. While this often helps people to settle all matters of concern quickly, others may struggle to reach an agreement. If mediation doesn’t bring a complete resolution,...
Art is a great investment vehicle that can fetch collectors record-breaking returns with no signs of slowing down. As a result, art collections can have significant financial value and may become a point of contention during divorce proceedings in Massachusetts....
Many people will tell you that divorcing your spouse should always be a last resort. Yet, is it? In some situations, spouses may find themselves in a valid reason for a split. If you find yourself in one of these, consider initiating divorce proceedings in a...
Getting a divorce in Boston is more complex when you have a medical practice. The last thing you want is to lose control of your interest in this property. It gets even more complex if you have partners in your practice. They certainly won't appreciate having to do...
Divorce is never easy in Massachusetts, but it can be especially difficult when you are divorcing a narcissist. Narcissists are often charming and manipulative, which can make the divorce process very complicated. If you are considering divorcing a narcissist, it is...
If you are contemplating divorce or legal separation in Massachusetts, you may have thought about your assets, including your retirement accounts, and how the court will split them. Let's look at how the court may divide your qualified retirement plans according to...