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When could a forensic accountant help in a divorce case?

Nowadays, divorces range broadly in terms of complexity, with some proving far more complicated and drawn-out than others. For example, young couples only married for a short time may not have much to work through. However, older couples who have considerable assets or particularly complex finances may find that dividing them up can prove timely […]

Massachusetts father gets jail time over child custody hearing

A father who failed to attend a custody court hearing will be spending six months in jail. The man, who was living in Massachusetts at the time of the child custody hearing, was found in contempt of court for failing to attend the hearing, which was held in another state. He received the maximum sentence allowed […]

New laws coming in January to affect alimony payments

New tax laws will have an impact on divorce issues. Those laws will have a definite impact on alimony payments in Massachusetts. They take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. So those who are considering divorce should know that as of that time payers of alimony won’t be able to deduct those payments from their taxes and […]

Massachusetts divorce: Who pays off debts?

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 […]

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 […]

IRAs 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 […]

The 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 […]

Property 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 […]

High 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 […]