Whether you, your spouse or both of you own a professional practice, you will, of course, want to retain your share in it if you divorce. Dividing the practice can be a complex process, and you will need someone to protect your interests. Because a licensed...
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Dividing assets in a Massachusetts divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce can often turn into a complex and contentious process. In Massachusetts, the laws surrounding this issue require a nuanced understanding of equitable division. Understanding these can provide a fair and balanced approach to managing a...
Automatic restraining orders on assets in Massachusetts divorce
When you think of a "restraining order," you may imagine an order issued by a judge due to violence or something along those lines. However, in every divorce or support case, an automatic restraining order is issued in Massachusetts, and it has nothing to do with...
Three steps to help split real estate during divorce
Those who go through a divorce will generally need to account for and split all marital assets. One of the most valuable assets to split is real estate. Some couples will need to decide how to handle a family home, while others will also need to account for vacation...
Getting your assets together for division in divorce
You've decided on divorce, but you have concerns about how your assets will make it through the process. While the Courts will require a division of the marital estate, the actual process can often be a bit more complicated.A Judge will be looking for an "equitable...
Can our marriage survive my spouse’s financial secrets?
Have you noticed money missing from your joint savings account? Have you found expensive purchases hidden around your home? Missing money and hidden purchases are just a couple signs that could indicate your spouse may be keeping financial secrets. Keeping financial...
Divorce negotiations: Saying it’s yours doesn’t make it so
The following subject matter focused on divorce-linked asset distribution reasonably enough applies to every impending-ex demographic. That cuts a wide swath, of course. Many younger couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere (we’ll just quickly pop in those oft-cited...
What happens to your retirement fund during divorce?
Carefully planning and saving for your retirement takes a lot of work. If you and your spouse put money away in savings accounts, 401k accounts and/or IRAs, you probably have a substantial amount saved for the next chapter of your life. However, if you and your spouse...
Preparing your finances for post-divorce life
Going through a divorce is stressful, but you might be even more worried about what your life will be like after your divorce is over. From thinking about your finances, to navigating your social life, divorce will certainly have an impact on many parts of your life....
Not every couple has a Picasso hanging in the hallway, but …
For discussion purposes, the end of the partially composed sentence in today's above blog headline is … "some do."And for such couples (whether situated in Massachusetts or elsewhere), that painting will definitely be spotlighted in the event of a looming...