When a couple decides it is time to get a divorce, they very often have several questions regarding the next step forward. Emotionally, divorce is a significant thing to process. Your way of life is about to change, and it is only natural to feel concerned about what the future holds. However, you are most […]
Read MoreIf you are getting divorced, you are most likely very concerned about what is going to happen with your assets. Oftentimes, emotional stress is compounded by financial stress in divorces, and if you or your spouse is a high net individual, you may have even more to worry about going forward. If you are getting […]
Read MoreOne of the most challenging parts of a divorce is the stress each spouse feels regarding their financial situation. When spouses divorce, they very often worry about what will happen with all their hard-earned assets. It is not uncommon for spouses to disagree on the terms of their divorce, though when this happens, both of […]
Read MoreIf you are getting divorced, there are many factors you will have to consider. Divorce is a very involved process, so it is important you are informed of all your options before making any major decisions. It is also equally important that you hire an experienced attorney if you feel you are ready to begin […]
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts no longer wants to be married, they will often get divorced. One of the requirements of a divorce is that the couple determines what to do with all of their personal belongings that they have acquired together throughout the course of their marriage. The process by which assets are divided […]
Read MoreOne question that many people have as they are going through a divorce is what will happen to the couple’s debts. Of course, this is a major source of concern that some have because no one wants to pay debts that the other party is responsible for. What many people don’t realize is that this is […]
Read MoreOne of the most common questions that comes up in divorce is who gets what. Throughout the course of a marriage, the assets that a couple accumulates are usually considered marital assets. As a result, they may be subject to equitable distribution in divorce. If assets were acquired prior to the marriage, those assets can […]
Read MoreMansfield Divorce Lawyer Discusses Dividing the Retirement Accounts As an experienced Mansfield Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked if retirement accounts can be divided.  Retirement accounts are considered a marital asset in a divorce. Whatever accrued during the time of the marriage can be divided. A common issue when dividing a pension and retirement accounts is when someone might have […]
Read MoreMy Husband Won’t Move Out of the Marital House Question: My husband and I own a home. Â He said he intends to stay in the house until our kids (21&24) move out. Â I refuse to move and leave him alone in the house. I think we should sell the house and get our own places. […]
Read MoreTreating an Inheritance Upon a Massachusetts Divorce An inheritance in divorce is divided by the court. They have the right to divide it 50-50 or they can allocate it differently. As a general matter, if an inheritance is fairly traceable to the person that received it, then the court would not divide that 50-50 especially […]
Read MoreDoes My Husband have to Leave Our Home if I File for Separation? Question: I bought a house, then 1 year later I got married, 1.5 years later I am contemplating divorce. I am the only one on the deed and mortgage. Equity is $5000 or even less depending on comps in the area. We do not […]
Read MoreIf I Received an Inheritance, How will that be Treated During My Divorce? An inheritance in a divorce is divided by the court. They have the right to divide it 50-50 or they can allocate it differently. As a general matter, if an inheritance is fairly traceable to the person that received it, then the […]
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