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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Property division relating to financial accounts
Deciding to file for a divorce is a decision that many Massachusetts couples do not take lightly. This decision requires careful consideration and planning. Part of that planning is property division. Many couples discover that dividing their physical and financial assets can be incredibly difficult, especially 401(k) or similar accounts. During the divorce proceedings, a spouse […]
Read MoreShannon Beador’s husband demands joint child custody
Determining visitation schedules for children can be difficult for many Massachusetts couples going through a divorce. However, there are many parents who are not completely satisfied with visitation rights. Some parents would rather share child custody as evenly as possible. Shannon Beador recently filed for divorce from her husband of 17 years, David. In response, he has demanded […]
Read MoreProperty division after lengthy a lengthy marriage
Older couples are choosing to divorce more often in recent years as some Massachusetts residents may have noticed. Some of these couples who have been together for decades have a significant number of assets, and property division can be difficult. One couple who had been together for nearly seven decades now faces the task of dividing a […]
Read MoreTips for a late-in-life high asset divorce
Massachusetts residents may have noticed that in the last several years there has been an increase in the number of divorces amongst older couples. Divorce at any age can be difficult, but in some cases, it may be more so for older couples because they have had more time and opportunities to collect a wide variety […]
Read MoreFather faces prison after breaking child custody agreement
Parents in Massachusetts going through a divorce know that the process can be just as difficult for the children as it is for the parents themselves. Determining child custody can put an incredible strain on the relationship between the parents, especially if they already do not get along. In some cases, a parent may feel the need […]
Read MoreAn amicable ending to a high asset divorce
Divorces are often depicted as volatile and unfriendly, to say the least. This is especially true in celebrity divorces or in a high asset divorce. However, many Massachusetts residents may be relieved to know that this need not be the case. Gwyneth Paltrow and her ex-husband, Chris Martin, have been able to remain friendly even after their […]
Read More3 essential tips for filing taxes after divorce
Filing your taxes is always frustrating and complex, but divorce may make tax season even more stressful for you. Divorce has a significant impact on your taxes, so you should do some preparation before you try to do it all at the last minute. Getting a divorce changes how you file your taxes, including any deductions […]
Read MoreGay couple’s child custody cases taken to Supreme Court
When couples with children divorce, the parents often choose to share custody in some way. Some parents agree to have the child or children live primarily with one parent while the other is given visitation rights. Others choose to share custody as equally as possible. However, as some Massachusetts couples may have realized, determining child custody can […]
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