Has something a friend done ever influenced a choice you made? A little reflection will reveal that it has probably happened multiple times. Perhaps you wanted to try a restaurant a coworker raved about or follow a friend’s taste in fashion. It may have been something more important, such as deciding to put off motherhood […]
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Property division in Massachusetts
During the divorce process, the parties involved have a lot of decisions they must make. Some of the most challenging decisions usually involve property division. Like many states, Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state, which means that property should be divided as equitably as possible; however, equitable does not always mean equal. In equitable distribution, the […]
Read MoreSocial Security retirement benefits following a divorce
When a couple in Massachusetts has been married for a significant period of time and chooses to end their marriage, there are often many assets that must be shared. While some are obvious, such as real estate and bank accounts, many people may overlook their right to Social Security retirement benefits. These benefits are complicated […]
Read MoreKurt Cobain’s guitar point of contention in daughter’s divorce
Many families in Massachusetts have family heirlooms that hold a great deal of sentimental value. In many cases, these items can also hold a great deal of monetary value. Such appears to be the case regarding Kurt Cobain’s guitar. The instrument has reportedly become a point of contention between Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, […]
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