Handling a marital home during and after divorce poses serious challenges that couples often underestimate. To protect their interests and future credit ratings, it is important for both partners to understand their obligations and requirements. Divorce attorneys are often asked whether it is a good idea to refinance after a divorce. To answer that question, […]
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How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Get Alimony in Massachusetts?
The length of a marriage is definitely one of the factors that heavily impacts divorce awards in Massachusetts. But that does not necessarily mean there is a specific amount of time you must be married before one spouse “earns” or is “entitled to” alimony. Courts have considerable discretion when deciding questions about alimony, so it […]
Read MoreJennifer Koiles Pratt Rated Among Best Lawyers in America®
Founder and Managing Partner Jennifer Koiles Pratt has been selected by her peers in family law for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The organization conducts extensive surveys of attorneys practicing the same area of law to choose leaders who demonstrate a consistently high caliber of work, practice area knowledge, and client satisfaction. […]
Read MoreWhat are the Different Divorce Options in MA?
Every marriage is different, so it makes sense that couples divorcing in Massachusetts have several different options for bringing their marriage to a close. An experienced divorce attorney can review your situation and goals and help you make the right choices to meet your needs. Fault vs. No-Fault When researching divorce alternatives in Massachusetts, one […]
Read MoreHow is Cryptocurrency Divided in Divorce in Massachusetts
Before the court grants a divorce in Massachusetts, each spouse is supposed to make a full financial disclosure. Depending on the level of animosity and legal delaying tactics involved, the parties may only need to exchange financial statements, but it often becomes necessary to conduct serious discovery to obtain records of all assets and debts. […]
Read MoreManaging High-Asset Divorce in MA
While no divorce is easy, some divorces are simple. High-asset divorces are neither. And when a high-asset divorce is handled by an attorney unfamiliar with the complexities, both the divorce process and the outcome can be unnecessarily costly. Understanding the challenges can help you effectively manage a high-asset divorce in Massachusetts. You can save yourself […]
Read More5 Important Things Often Overlooked in a Divorce Agreement
Rather than having a judge make all the decisions, it is important to develop your divorce agreement with an attorney. This will allow you to control the terms of your divorce and the life you will lead in the future. However, you need to be aware of some critical issues that are often overlooked when […]
Read MoreSummertime Custody Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Creating a custody arrangement is a bit easier during the school year since the kids are out of the house for so many hours each day. When summer comes, parents often forget how much planning they need to adapt to with the kids being home every day. Summertime custody mistakes are common, but you can […]
Read MoreWho Can Claim a Child as a Dependent on Taxes After Divorce?
Although the tax exemptions for dependents have been discontinued, the tax code still offers numerous tax benefits for those who can claim a child as a dependent on their tax return. So, when parents divorce, who gets to claim their child? Can they share the child for tax purposes just like they do for parenting […]
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