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 […]

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 […]

Divorce can be a very stressful process regardless of how well the couple splitting up gets along. Property division and custody agreements can create an incredible amount of tension between any couple, as some Massachusetts residents may have discovered. But how does the family pet fit in? Many people across the country see their pets as members […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Divorce can be an incredibly stressful process for both spouses and their families, as many Massachusetts residents know. Some people may try to rush through the property division portion of the divorce in hopes of ending the entire process as soon as possible, especially if the former spouses are at odds with one another. However, how property and […]

Ending a marriage can be a long and difficult process. Many families in Massachusetts struggle with property division. Deciding how to divide up large assets, like a house, can cause friction between separating couples, and it can sometimes put extra stress on any children that the couple may have. Many couples will choose to sell the […]