Getting divorced can be an emotional and complicated process. But by preparing and planning ahead, you will have the information you need to smooth the divorce process in the future. In fact, preparing for a divorce now could save you considerable time, costs, and stress down the road. Although the process of divorce looks similar […]
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Annasophia M. Salvia Joins Koiles Pratt Family Law Group
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 all aspects of her clients’ […]
Read MoreHow can you protect your rights during a divorce settlement?
When high net worth couples divorce, there are significant assets to divide. One spouse may have much greater visibility than the other to available assets, such as in the case of business ownership. Without proper legal representation a spouse without insight into all available assets and their worth could lose millions of dollars as part […]
Read MoreWhat happens to the family home during a divorce?
There is no shortage of challenging issues to tackle when a couple decides to get a divorce. Deciding the future of child custody and support, alimony and how to divide property are some of the most common and potentially divisive. In Massachusetts, all marital assets and debt are divided equitably by a court, but that […]
Read MoreLong commutes can cause marital turbulence
Who people choose to marry can have a significant impact on their happiness, career and earning power. However, it can be challenging to achieve such happiness if one spouse has a longer commute than the other, according to one study. While a longer drive is often not the root cause of divorce, if spouses are already facing […]
Read MoreChild support: How can you make it fair?
When people talk about child support, they often mention not getting enough or worrying that they won’t receive it. What isn’t discussed as much is how much child support is actually too much. This is something that varies by the situation, but most people would agree that child support should be fair based on the circumstances. In […]
Read MoreCan I move to another state with the kids after a divorce?
For many people, divorce can be like a fresh start. While the process is often difficult and emotional, by the time everything is over, you’re probably ready to get on with your life and start anew. But what happens if those plans include moving to another state? And what happens if you want to bring […]
Read MoreHow your lawyer can help you succeed at divorce mediation
Mediation has become a popular alternative to litigated divorce. Instead of arguing over the end of the marriage in court, a couple can privately negotiate and set their own terms with the help of a professional mediator, allowing for a faster and potentially more affordable divorce. Unfortunately, divorce mediation also has some major pitfalls, particularly for people […]
Read MoreShould you waive future alimony?
Alimony, which is support paid to an economically disadvantaged spouse after a divorce, can understandably become a huge bone of contention during divorce. So you might be relieved to find out that you and your spouse have incomes that are close enough together that an order to pay alimony from either of you is unlikely. […]
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