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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 […]

Jennifer 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. […]

Summertime 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 […]

Practical Tips on Turning the Page After Divorce

Adapting to a new life without a person you shared many memories with can be incredibly challenging, emotional, and painful. Divorce is common, yet many people struggle to find healthy coping mechanisms to get through it. Below are some practical tips on turning the page after divorce. 1. Accept Your New Way of Life The first […]

Is My Inheritance at Risk During Divorce?

If you live in the state of Massachusetts, it is reasonable to ask if your inheritance is at risk during a divorce. Massachusetts law provides the court with the power to divide all the assets in a fair and equitable manner. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to […]

How are Marital Debts Treated in a Divorce?

In Massachusetts, all marital property and assets are split according to equitable distribution considerations. Equitable distribution means fair and reasonable, and that may not be equal. Marital debts are essentially treated the same way, which means that courts may consider many factors in determining the most “fair” means of allocating debt between divorcing partners. Marital […]

Divorce Guide for Stay-at-Home Parents

Divorce is never easy, especially for stay-at-home parents. While the job of a stay-at-home–protecting and caring for children–is an invaluable service, unfortunately, the job does not pay money. And a divorce is often quite costly. To assist, we offer a divorce guide for stay-at-home parents in Massachusetts to help you navigate these difficult times and […]

Amy Sollins Joins Koiles Pratt Family Law Group

We are excited to announce the addition of a new team member at Koiles Pratt Family Law Group, attorney Amy Sollins. Amy Sollins is an experienced practitioner with over a decade of experience handling sensitive and complicated family law matters. Her practice areas include divorce, asset division, child support, custody, alimony, paternity, contempt, child welfare, guardianship […]

Jennifer Koiles Pratt Selected by Super Lawyers 2021 Top 50 Women | Top 100 Massachusetts Lawyer & Super Lawyer for 8th Consecutive Year

We are excited to announce Super Lawyers has selected Jennifer Koiles Pratt for their 2021 Super Lawyers List of Top-Rated Family Law Attorneys in Salem, Massachusetts for the 8th consecutive year. Jennifer has also been selected for the 2021 Super Lawyers Top 50 Women and Top 100 lists in Massachusetts. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, recognizing […]