COVID-19 has had an impact on everyone, especially those of us living in the tri-state area. Unfortunately, if you are someone who owns a business, or even are just an employee at one, the virus may have had a direct financial impact on your livelihood. Unfortunately, many highly-valued small business owners across the state have […]
Read MoreWith all the time we are now spending at home in the wake of the coronavirus, social media is sure to see an uptick in activity. However, while there is nothing wrong with using social media, our Massachusetts divorce attorneys are here to talk about why you should avoid talking about your ex on social […]
Read MoreAs our lives progress, things change. This is only natural, and Massachusetts courts have adapted to this simple fact of life. If you are someone who requires a modification to your divorce terms, please continue reading and do not hesitate to speak with our experienced Massachusetts divorce attorneys to learn more about how we can […]
Read MoreAlimony is one of the most contested issues in divorce, and understandably so. However, if you are a financially dependent spouse, you most likely need these payments to help you maintain your standard of life. Please read on and speak with our experienced Massachusetts alimony attorneys to learn more about how we can help. What […]
Read MoreWhen people get divorced, their emotional stress is very often compounded by the stress brought about by the legal and financial aspects of divorce as well. Many couples fear the process known as “equitable distribution,” which simple refers to a fair and just division of your marital assets, in the eyes of the courts. Generally, […]
Read MoreWhen couples get divorced, one or both spouses may believe they are entitled to alimony payments, which are also known as “spousal support” payments. Oftentimes, alongside child custody and child support, spousal support payments are among the most contested divorce issues. Generally, one party will believe they deserve more support than the other party is […]
Read MoreDuring divorce proceedings, there are issues that need to be solved to prepare for the newly single life for the spouses. Some of these issues deal with the separation of possessions that have been acquired during a marriage, how much time the parents will spend with their children and alimony payments. Alimony is money that […]
Read MoreDivorces in Massachusetts are complicated because of the heavy emotions that are tied to ending a marriage. Not only that, divorcing couples are also faced with the reality of separating their finances and determining how their financial situation will change after the divorce. One major concern for a spouse that has been largely dependent on […]
Read MoreWhen couples in Massachusetts get divorced, one of the matters that may have to be addressed is alimony. Alimony is when one former spouse pays the other former spouse to allow them to maintain the same quality of life they once had before the divorce. Sometimes, alimony allows the less monied spouse to attend school […]
Read MoreOften times, individuals who are obligated to make alimony payments to their former spouse aren’t particularly thrilled about it. That being said, when alimony does come into play, these individuals have a tendency to ask about how long they will be required to make such payments. Much of this decision is based upon the length […]
Read MoreThe United States government just recently signed a new tax bill into law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This is the biggest tax reform to come to the United States in years and therefore, it is important for everyone to know how it will impact them and in what ways. What a […]
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts makes the decision to get divorced, there are a number of different matters that must be resolved. In some cases, one of the spouses may want to seek alimony from the other spouse. This is frequently a contested matter as the spouse required to pay alimony usually believes they shouldn’t […]
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76 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048-2528
Telephone: (508) 339-1400
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