An article by by Laura W. Morgan and Jennifer Koiles Pratt which originally appeared in Vol. 35, 2023 The Thirteenth Amendment in Family Law.
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The importance of avoiding social media during divorce
For many people in Massachusetts, social media is an important part of their lives. They use it to communicate with friends and family, meet new people and even to network for their jobs. However, social media posts can provide revealing, and often unintended, information about a person’s life. Anything posted online can potentially be used […]
Read MoreNew Massachusetts Alimony Law Sets New Limits
Often divorce is associated with the start of a new beginning, but sometimes the court assigns alimony or spousal support for the give-and-take of marriage. The obligation of alimony may impede the feeling of a new beginning for some, but a new alimony law in Massachusetts may help those who divorce gain needed financial separation. […]
Read MoreThe Marital House No Longer As Coveted in Divorce
Before the Great Recession, the going philosophy was that the marital home was a prize to be won during the property division process of divorce. Today that philosophy no longer holds as much water as house prices have deflated. The consequence is that couples who go through divorce today try to avoid ownership of a marital home […]
Read MoreBe Aware of Underhanded Tricks Spouses May Play During Divorce
Divorce is rarely an easy event. When a marriage breaks down, emotions can run high and spouses may engage in vindictive acts to try to make things problematic for the other spouse during the divorce. People should be aware of some of the more common tactics others use during divorce so they are not taken by […]
Read MoreMethods used to hide assets ahead of divorce
If you and your spouse are heading for a split, you may have experienced a breakdown of trust somewhere along the way, whether due to infidelity, spending habits or what have you. If you already distrust your partner, you may have valid concerns about him or her attempting to stockpile assets and conceal money from […]
Read MoreProtecting Rightful Share Of Assets In A High Asset Divorce
When facing a divorce that will involve large amounts of money or valuable assets, common sense dictates that it’s important to protect future financial well being. One of the most practical ways to fight for post-divorce stability in Massachusetts is by seeking the guidance of a lawyer experienced in high asset divorcematters. With the right help, […]
Read MorePotential Property Division And Other Financial Issues In Divorce
Couples who are going through a divorce often quickly realize that it is much more than signing a few documents. Many Massachusetts residents who are going through a divorce may be blind-sided by the large number of decisions that they must make before the divorce is finalized. Property division can be a long and confusing process, especially […]
Read MoreInfidelity And Its Effects On Child Custody
Marriages end for a variety of reasons. Massachusetts residents may know of someone who ended a marriage for financial, work-related or even stress-related reasons, and the ensuing divorce proceedings can range from amicable to hostile. However, there are certain circumstances which may add additional stress to the divorce proceedings. Marriages that end due to infidelity can […]
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