Divorces 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 […]
Read MoreWhen couples in Massachusetts get divorced, one of the factors that they may have to deal with is whether alimony will be awarded to a dependent spouse. Alimony is different in every state so it is important to be aware of how this legal obligation works in yours. In Massachusetts, there are four different types […]
Read MoreWhen a couple divorces, they may need to address the topic of alimony. While some can agree to terms outside of court, others need a judge to decide the matter. Whether through an agreement or an order, the amount of alimony and duration of the obligation should be established. Once this is finalized, it is […]
Read MoreIn a divorce, a spouse may be required to pay their former spouse alimony. Alimony is a monetary obligation awarded to a spouse in a relationship to help support them before and/or after the divorce. This spousal support can be permanent or temporary and, under certain circumstances, may be modified. What are some reasons to […]
Read MoreMassachusetts had a huge change in the alimony law in April 2012. Up until that point, alimony was generally lifetime alimony. The payer spouse would have to pay alimony until their death. Sometimes in an agreement, it would say that alimony would terminate upon retirement, but not always. Sometimes there was no end date. The […]
Read MoreAlimony is the payment of financial support from one spouse to the former spouse, for a specific period of time. A judge may consider a number of factors when deciding if a spouse is entitled to spousal support. Although this is not an exhaustive list, some factors that a judge may consider are: Length of […]
Read MoreThe Definitive Guide to Getting Divorced in Massachusetts A Detailed Guide for On Divorce in Massachusetts If you or a loved one is thinking of filing for divorce, The Definitive Guide to Getting Divorced in Massachusetts was created to help you through the issues you may face. In Massachusetts, most married couples choose to file […]
Read MoreMansfield Divorce Lawyer Examines the Tax Deductions for Alimony and Child Support Payments As an experienced Mansfield Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked by clients how alimony or child support payments can be deducted from taxes. I will advise them that alimony is always deductible by the payor spouse in Massachusetts. You cannot label child […]
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