Divorce

Even in cases where spouses agree that it's time to call it quits and are on good terms, getting divorced is never an easy or pleasant process. This is especially true when a couple has a considerable amount of wealth, as sorting out matters related to dividing...

Divorce is much more than simply choosing to no longer live together. It entails the untangling of an individual's personal and financial lives from that of a spouse and can therefore become exceptionally complicated. This is especially true in cases where a couple...

For anyone who is planning or going through a divorce, finances are often a chief concern. Most divorcees want and expect to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed while married. As fears about how assets will be divided and how those decisions may...

There's a saying related to the belief that love is sweeter the second time around. In the U.S., this appears to be the case for many divorcees and widowers who are age 55 and older. A 2014 study conducted by the Pew Research Center reported that 67 percent of...

All but a handful of states divide marital property at divorce based on the principle of equitable distribution. Note: you don't have to ask a court to intervene, but if you and your spouse are unable to agree on property division in Massachusetts, then the court will...

Conducting yourself in the right manner during your divorce trial is important. Not doing so can get you in trouble and even make a judge less likely to want to rule in your favor. Fortunately, there are a few tips you can follow to conduct yourself correctly, keeping...

If you're involved in a custody battle, you know that it could end in one of two ways. Either you or your spouse will get the children, child support and your home, while the other person is left paying the difference. While Massachusetts didn't used to support shared...

If you enjoy following celebrity news, you may have heard about Ben Affleck, a Massachusetts native, and his divorce from Jennifer Garner. While no one enjoys reading about a pair splitting up, whether it's in a local area or Hollywood, there is some positivity about...

Divorces aren't all the same. Some divorces go smoothly with two people who separate willingly and kindly. Some divorces have prenuptial agreements that make splitting assets simpler. Other divorces may be difficult and last for years because two people simply can't...