Over the last several years, more and more people are coming forward with tales of sexual assault, most notably against celebrities. These accusations affect not only the people directly involved but also their families, as many Massachusetts residents may have guessed. If the accused individual has children, then the other parent might become particularly concerned. This […]
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The difficulties of property division and pets
Divorce 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 see their pets as members […]
Read MoreAlimony and changing gender roles
Marriage and divorce have changed significantly in recent years. This is partially due to how traditional gender roles have changed over time. In Massachusetts and across the country, it is becoming more common for women to be the family breadwinners. This has had an noticeable effect on divorce as well. More and more women are […]
Read MoreHigh priced weddings and high asset divorce
Many people who wish to one day get married have imagined what their wedding day might be like. They may get ideas from magazines, television shows or highly publicized celebrity weddings. What many Massachusetts residents come to realize is that weddings can become very expensive very quickly. Unfortunately, in some cases, a high priced wedding […]
Read MoreCourt rules in lesbian couple’s child custody case
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, divorces between couples with children can sometimes be more difficult than those between couples without children. This can be especially true if the child is only biologically related to one parent, as is the case for some gay and lesbian couples. In these types of child custody cases, it may be left up […]
Read MoreWill changes in alimony laws cause lengthier divorces?
Many people in Massachusetts may know someone who has gone through or is currently going through a divorce. Some of these divorces may have gone smoothly, but others might have been difficult and ended bitterly. Alimony is one of the many things that can cause difficulties during divorce proceedings. There are some who speculate that […]
Read MoreHow women 50 and older may be affected by gray high asset divorce
Finances are handled in a variety of different ways amongst married couples, as many Massachusetts residents know. Many older couples have spent years, sometimes decades, acquiring various assets, and many women have been content to allow their husbands to make the majority of the financial decisions. This may cause problems for some when they find […]
Read MoreHigh asset divorce late in life
Grey divorce has become increasingly common over the last several years. Couples who have been together for decades and have adult children are choosing to go their separate ways. Many Massachusetts residents are discovering that what they believed should have been a very simple divorce can easily turn into a high asset divorce due to their years of […]
Read MoreMassachusetts property division: Family pets
Getting 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 that is simply how the […]
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