The divorce rate has steadily increased in Massachusetts over the last few decades. In 1960, the divorce rate was 17 percent in the state while in 2015, it had increased to 47 percent, according to data from the Massachusetts Family Institute. There are numerous assets that require division in a divorce such as property and […]
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Socialite balks at the bill for her high asset divorce
Lifestyles of the rich and famous are, to many Massachusetts residents, something to be envied. Many people wonder what it would be like to be able to spend millions without batting an eye. One socialite did just that. She and her now ex-husband spent millions each year on a variety of things before settling a high […]
Read MoreIRAs and property division
Divorces 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 past. However, there are several […]
Read MoreIRAs and property division
Divorces 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 past. However, there are several […]
Read MoreThe high asset divorce of Billy Bush and his wife
Celebrities are constantly in the public eye, and for many Massachusetts residents, the gossip surrounding their lives is a source of entertainment. Because many celebrities are constantly being filmed or photographed, it is easy for some of the things that they have said or done to come back to haunt them, and the constant media […]
Read MoreKeeping documentation of alimony payments could be helpful
Life between ex-spouses after divorce can sometimes be difficult or tense. This may be especially true if alimony payments are involved, as some divorced couples in Massachusetts may have noticed. There are many people across the country who have difficulty collecting their alimony payments and are forced to turn to the courts. However, there are times when […]
Read MoreProperty division extends to cellphone accounts
Technology 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 division. If the accounts are […]
Read MoreHigh asset divorce nightmare for billionaires Bill and Sue Gross
Many Massachusetts residents may have experienced or witnessed how divorce can affect the relationships between people. Sometimes the separating couple is eventually able to overcome the stress of the situation and get along with one another. However, there are other times when a divorce, especially a high asset divorce, can turn ugly. Some couples have been […]
Read MoreJohn Schneider may be facing jail time for delinquent alimony
Many Massachusetts divorcees are familiar with support payments. Ex-spouses across the country are required to pay alimony each month. Some of these people, however, do not make their payments on time or at all in some cases. Even celebrities like John Schneider must face the consequences when they fail to make their alimony payments. The Dukes of Hazzard star and […]
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