That above-posed query in today's blog headline is not a loaded question, so trust your instincts.To wit: There won't be many inside analysts or subject-matter commentators bracing to argue against a response that, yes, domestic violence is predominantly an issue for...
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A few things to note re post-divorce relocation with children
Perhaps you're a divorced Massachusetts parent that wants to move outside the state with your children. Things seem better elsewhere. Maybe you just received an attractive job offer with increased pay. Or perhaps it's the case that a move will place your kids closer...
Separate versus marital: Is that a discussion worth having?
If you visit a seasoned family law attorney prior to marriage with the terms "separate" and "marital" on your mind, that lawyer is going to know exactly what you are concerned about.In a word: property. Here's the deal. Many individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere...
When asset protection takes on a sinister twist
Many people likely think of estate planning professionals when they hear the words "asset protection." And, of course, safeguarding wealth is a core concern of estate administration practitioners focused upon promoting their clients' best financial interests.A recent...
Something to ponder if you’re a baby boomer about to remarry
If you are a so-called baby boomer nearing retirement who is happily contemplating a second marriage that you just know is going to work, congratulations. Many people find true love and lasting stability in repeat unions that follow younger failings.They also find...
Update on key alimony reforms: 2019 looming large
Alimony has been a hot-button family law topic for many months now. We noted that in a recent blog post, noting in our December 19 entry from last year President Trump's pledge to sign a congressional bill into law "before Christmas."Well, he did precisely that. We...
Not every contested divorce is court-bound, but some certainly are
An understandable misconception held by many is that a so-called contested divorce occurring in Massachusetts or elsewhere is necessarily headed straight to a court for pitched battle and a judge-directed resolution.That belief, though not entirely accurate, is widely...
The sale of a family business in divorce is not inevitable
Of course it's not your child, but you can certainly get protective and emotional when it comes to your family business, right?If you've got one of those, you undoubtedly worked long and hard -- perhaps alone, maybe alongside your spouse -- to make it profitable. You...
Following the maze: uncovering hidden marital assets
You know your spouse is a notably successful business person, owning several companies. Additionally, he or she (let's just say he for purposes of this blog post) has bragged over the years about his investment acumen.So where is all that wealth now, as you're looking...
Digital spying in the family law realm: it’s a brave new world
A recent article from National Public Radio states that divorce in the early decades of the 21st century raises open questions regarding "what it means to be safe and how much privacy you're entitled to."And that is perhaps nowhere more evident, stresses NPR, than in...