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...
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Do you understand child support and taxes in Massachusetts?
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...
Financial infidelity and gray divorces in Massachusetts
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...
What if you can’t agree on everything in divorce mediation?
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,...
How Massachusetts courts value and divide artwork in a divorce
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....
Saving your medical practice during a divorce
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...
Tax implications of gray divorce
Gray divorce, or divorcing spouses over the age of 50, can be one of the most financially impactful moments of a person's life. The tax implications of dividing high-worth assets, especially ones that have special rules about their tax treatment and withdrawals, can...
What happens to retirement assets in divorce?
When couples in Massachusetts decide to divorce, the spouses find themselves having to make a lot of hard decisions. These decisions include the division of assets, something that can create confusion and animosity during and after the divorce. Asset division issues...
Do I go to court or settle my divorce?
Ending a marriage can be one of the most painful experiences a person can encounter, especially when children are involved. Most divorcing couples want to make the process painless while reducing costs, and many work together to find common ground. However, that’s not...
