The decision to end a marriage does not come easily. Although divorce rates in Massachusetts continue to fall, some people find it the best and only solution. Even after signing the papers, emotions and time spent building a life together remain. As you adjust to a...
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What you should know about lifetime alimony
No divorce is without its complications and challenges, especially when it comes to dividing marital assets and ensuring both spouses receive adequate financial support to start again. Some states allow for alimony payments, sometimes called spousal support or...
How do I protect retirement assets during divorce?
Your residence, marital asset value, tax responsibilities and retirement account balances are all considered in the division of your assets during a divorce. If you live in a community property state, the courts will divide all your assets equally, while other states...
How do you find hidden assets?
Divorce is often emotionally charged and contentious. It can lead people to make decisions they would not otherwise make, including hiding assets. Financial disclosures are important for determining settlements, child support and even alimony. You might think your...
How does alimony work in Massachusetts?
If you and your spouse are heading for divorce and there is an imbalance of income in your marriage, you may worry about how you will make ends meet after the divorce. The state of Massachusetts has alimony laws in place to help you get back on your feet if your...
Key alimony, child support changes from landmark ruling
A new ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court brings many changes for couples heading to probate court for divorce proceedings. The landmark case, Cavanagh v. Cavanagh, impacts numerous common practices regarding alimony and child support. Within the...
What unique property will I have to divide in my divorce?
If you are facing a high-asset divorce in Norfolk or Middlesex counties in Massachusetts, you probably have questions about which of your belongings will be subject to division with your spouse. Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state, which means that any...
Dealing with the aftermath of a gray divorce
Given that those involved in a gray divorce are typically over 50, it might seem like there are fewer complications and concerns that a standard divorce involving custody battles or child support payments. Gray divorces represent about one-fourth of divorces taking...
The importance of setting boundaries during the divorce process
Most relationships work best when there is mutual respect and a certain amount of give and take between two parties. In some marriages, however, there is an imbalance of power where one spouse takes more control. In cases where a power imbalance escalates to where one...
Emotional Tips for Dealing with Divorce Over 50
Divorce at any age is difficult at best, but when it takes place after 50, the repercussions of going through a so-called "gray divorce" are exceptionally hard hitting. In general, the person who initiated the gray divorce will have an easier time coping than the...
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