Koiles Pratt Family Law Group
Property Division
Financial matters are the greatest source of arguments among married couples, so it’s no surprise that they also raise some of the biggest conflicts in divorce proceedings. When questions arise about the family home, there are not only financial issues but also intense emotional attachments coming into play. So when…
Read MoreMany clients assume Massachusetts is a “community property” state that splits marital assets on a strict 50/50 basis when a couple is divorcing. This is not the case. Instead, Massachusetts courts divide property in a manner they see as equitable or fair. Couples could end up with an even split,…
Read MoreAny infidelity can be painful, but financial infidelity cuts deep. Financial infidelity is when one spouse hides assets, income or debts from the other. It can mean finding out suddenly that you’re much more deeply in debt than you expected. It can have real-world consequences. It can hurt, so much.…
Read MoreDivorces can be messy affairs for many couples in Massachusetts and other states across the country. Many couples find it difficult to discuss property division. There are some things, like homes and bank accounts, which are relatively easy to divide because so many couples have had to split them in the…
Read MoreDivorces can be messy affairs for many couples in Massachusetts and other states across the country. Many couples find it difficult to discuss property division. There are some things, like homes and bank accounts, which are relatively easy to divide because so many couples have had to split them in the…
Read MoreTechnology is a major part of many people’s lives. Many spouses in Massachusetts, as well as many other states across the country, have joint cellphone accounts which may allow them access to one another’s email and online storage accounts. During a divorce, many couples may forget to consider their online accounts when discussing property…
Read MoreDivorce can be a very stressful process regardless of how well the couple splitting up gets along. Property division and custody agreements can create an incredible amount of tension between any couple, as some Massachusetts residents may have discovered. But how does the family pet fit in? Many people across the country…
Read MoreGetting divorced? Have a pet? If that is the case, in Massachusetts, what happens to the animal will be determined in the property division phase of the divorce process. For many people, pets are not just animals, they are members of the family. Thinking of a pet as property seems wrong, but…
Read MoreDeciding to file for a divorce is a decision that many Massachusetts couples do not take lightly. This decision requires careful consideration and planning. Part of that planning is property division. Many couples discover that dividing their physical and financial assets can be incredibly difficult, especially 401(k) or similar accounts. During…
Read MoreOlder couples are choosing to divorce more often in recent years as some Massachusetts residents may have noticed. Some of these couples who have been together for decades have a significant number of assets, and property division can be difficult. One couple who had been together for nearly seven decades now faces…
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