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When navigating through divorce in Massachusetts, alimony can provide a life raft for financial stability. But specific questions often come up, particularly during tax planning season: Is alimony taxable as income? Are the payments tax deductible for the payor? Well, it’s more complex than a yes or no. Federal and…
Read MoreThe divorce process in Massachusetts has many components, and one question that often arises is: What exactly is alimony or spousal support in Massachusetts? Simply put, alimony is financial support that one spouse provides to the other during or after the divorce. Many states now refer to alimony as spousal…
Read MoreWhen a child is born to a married couple in Massachusetts, the law presumes the husband to be the child’s father, and that creates legal paternity, although steps can be taken to rebut that assumption and establish paternity elsewhere. When a mother is unmarried, the father of the child must…
Read MoreMany couples in Massachusetts describe themselves as “legally separated,” but the law does not recognize this status at all. From a legal (and tax) perspective, it doesn’t matter whether you are living with your spouse or whether you consider yourself as living separate lives. If you’re not divorced, you’re married.…
Read MoreHoliday cheer may start a little earlier than usual for those who paid Massachusetts state income tax in 2021. Because the state collected so much revenue, the law requires the government to return some of that money to taxpayers. Refund distribution started on November 1 and is expected to be…
Read MoreIf you are planning to get divorced in Massachusetts, you may be considering whether you want to hire a mediator or a lawyer. You may have noticed that the most popular divorce mediators are lawyers, so then that can easily make you wonder, “What’s the difference?” or even, “Is there…
Read MoreAn engagement ring is the symbol of hope for a future of love and fidelity in a marriage. So when you’re getting a divorce, it may be the last thing you want to see ever again. Can you sell your engagement ring? The answer depends on the timing. After You…
Read MoreHandling a marital home during and after divorce poses serious challenges that couples often underestimate. To protect their interests and future credit ratings, it is important for both partners to understand their obligations and requirements. Divorce attorneys are often asked whether it is a good idea to refinance after a…
Read MoreThe length of a marriage is definitely one of the factors that heavily impacts divorce awards in Massachusetts. But that does not necessarily mean there is a specific amount of time you must be married before one spouse “earns” or is “entitled to” alimony. Courts have considerable discretion when deciding…
Read MoreFounder and Managing Partner Jennifer Koiles Pratt has been selected by her peers in family law for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The organization conducts extensive surveys of attorneys practicing the same area of law to choose leaders who demonstrate a consistently high caliber of work, practice…
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