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Ending a marriage can be a long and difficult process. Many families in Massachusetts struggle with property division. Deciding how to divide up large assets, like a house, can cause friction between separating couples, and it can sometimes put extra stress on any children that the couple may have. Many couples…
Read MoreDivorce can sometimes be a complicated and messy affair, as some Massachusetts residents may know. The process can be made even more complicated when children are involved. Some parents are unwilling to compromise on the subject of child custody. Other times a parent’s work schedule or travel requirements can present a…
Read MoreCommunication between couples going through a divorce can be strained and sometimes awkward. Because of this, people will sometimes try to rush through discussions about how to divide assets in order to move the process along. Attorneys in Massachusetts can help clients to understand how assets are best divided and…
Read MoreHas something a friend done ever influenced a choice you made? A little reflection will reveal that it has probably happened multiple times. Perhaps you wanted to try a restaurant a coworker raved about or follow a friend’s taste in fashion. It may have been something more important, such as…
Read MoreDuring the divorce process, the parties involved have a lot of decisions they must make. Some of the most challenging decisions usually involve property division. Like many states, Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state, which means that property should be divided as equitably as possible; however, equitable does not always mean…
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts has been married for a significant period of time and chooses to end their marriage, there are often many assets that must be shared. While some are obvious, such as real estate and bank accounts, many people may overlook their right to Social Security retirement…
Read MoreMany families in Massachusetts have family heirlooms that hold a great deal of sentimental value. In many cases, these items can also hold a great deal of monetary value. Such appears to be the case regarding Kurt Cobain’s guitar. The instrument has reportedly become a point of contention between Kurt…
Read MoreMassachusetts was the first U.S. state to recognize gay marriage when it began allowing same-sex couples to marry in 2004. Public attitudes toward gay marriage have since evolved, and a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has settled any lingering legal questions raised by the issue. The June 26…
Read MoreWhile same-sex couples are increasingly being allowed to get married and have the union legally recognized, there are hovering questions about same-sex divorce. Massachusetts is important in a vast number of these cases as it was there that many of the couples were first able to legally marry. This was…
Read MoreMassachusetts residents may be interested to know that the Supreme Court has the issue of whether states can ban same-sex marriages on its docket. They are expected to rule on that issue in 2015 just as the presidential races gather speed. Politicians are being pressed to go on record about…
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