Koiles Pratt Family Law Group
Firm News
Koiles Pratt Family Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Annasophia M. Salvia to the firm. Anna focuses her practice exclusively on family law, representing clients through divorce, custody and parenting plan, child support, alimony, paternity, modification, contempt, and abuse and harassment prevention order matters. Ms. Salvia handles…
Read MoreMassachusetts has two classifications for divorce. The first is an uncontested divorce, otherwise known as a 1A divorce. It is the fastest way to obtain a divorce, and it occurs when both spouses agree to the terms of the separation and simply submit the necessary paperwork for a judge’s approval. There is…
Read MoreA divorce is never the ending couples anticipate when first committing to marriage. It is often the last resort when the two can no longer function as a singular unit. There are a variety of divorces, and no two occur in the same fashion. Because all individuals differ, the circumstances surrounding the…
Read MoreIf you are 50 or older and facing divorce, you need to look at the financial impact this parting of the ways will have on your financial future. Start by learning all you can about your current finances. Using this information as a starting point, work out a plan for…
Read MoreIn a marriage, it is not uncommon for one partner to handle the majority of the finances. This leaves one spouse with little access or knowledge over what is actually going on with assets and bank accounts. This can be a problem when it comes time to divide property and…
Read MoreThousands of Massachusetts residents have gone through a divorce. However, some cities have couples who appear to be more prone to divorce than others. The cities with the highest divorce rates in the state include North Adams, Newburyport and Pittsfield. One of the most contentious issues that will come up in any…
Read MoreJust because you get a divorce does not necessarily mean you completely end any type of relationship with your ex. In fact, you may end up co-parenting with your former spouse. You may need to navigate this new family dynamic that requires you to cooperate and put your children first…
Read MoreNowadays, divorces range broadly in terms of complexity, with some proving far more complicated and drawn-out than others. For example, young couples only married for a short time may not have much to work through. However, older couples who have considerable assets or particularly complex finances may find that dividing…
Read MoreA father who failed to attend a custody court hearing will be spending six months in jail. The man, who was living in Massachusetts at the time of the child custody hearing, was found in contempt of court for failing to attend the hearing, which was held in another state. He…
Read MoreNew tax laws will have an impact on divorce issues. Those laws will have a definite impact on alimony payments in Massachusetts. They take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. So those who are considering divorce should know that as of that time payers of alimony won’t be able to deduct those…
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