Many clients who are considering getting a divorce have this question on their mind when they first reach out to our family law firm, “How much does it cost to get divorced?” The cost for a divorce will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the marriage, the break up and how the parties wish to…
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Prenuptial Agreements are Like Fire Insurance
Prenuptial Agreements can be delicate subjects, but they can help protect your interests when embarking on a marriage, where one party has significantly more assets than the other. As family law attorneys we encounter many couples that do not see a divorce coming and feel hurt and blindsided by one partner who wants to divorce.…
Understanding the Differences Between Divorce Mediation and Divorce Litigation
Currently in Massachusetts if you file for divorce, you might be waiting for a while to get a court date based on the pandemic. But by using a divorce mediator to mediate your divorce, the process could take a lot less time and at a fraction of the price. In divorce mediation you are in…
How to use Text Messages in Massachusetts Divorce and Custody Cases
In a contentious divorce or custody case, text messages can often be used as important evidence. How can you use them and in what format will they be acceptable to a court? What is the best way you can get them and gather them off your phone so they can be used in your Massachusetts…
Are You Thinking About Getting Divorced? What about a “Sleep Divorce?”
Are you going through a rough patch in your marriage and considering a divorce? It’s possible that you might be able to get a “sleep divorce.” Jacqueline Newman, matrimonial attorney and author of The New Rules of Divorce: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness, has written about how some couples…
Asset Searches for Cryptocurrencies During Divorce
When it comes to asset searches and divorce, there are many places to search for hidden assets. One important area where entrepreneurs or investors hide their assets are in cryptocurrency. Asset searches for cryptocurrencies have become much more mainstream. As of July 9th, there are 13,173 Bitcoin millionaires. Bitcoin is unique in that it operates…
Divorcing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Attorney Talia Simonds For several months now, the world has been battling COVID-19. Many people have been staying home, and rarely leaving their homes, if at all. Unfortunately for spouses whose marriage is on the decline, this very well mean that the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to divorce. However, because of COVID-19, divorces are…
The Other Side
Dear Clients and Friends, Easter and Passover are especially significant this week in light of all that is happening around us. It’s a time to reflect…as many of us have taken too much for granted in our lives. So we wanted to take this moment, right now, to say thank you for everything and…
Family Law Mediation Program is Covid Safe!
Now with COVID 19, the already backlogged court system is growing even further behind. We have modified our mediation program to do it all by teleconference, email and mail. In addition we are accepting modifications for cases already in litigation. Whether you are contemplating divorce or need to alter an existing agreement or order, we…
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements Understanding Prenuptial Agreements You may be considering a prenuptial agreement but might not be sure if one is right for you. At Amaral & Associates we have drafted a number prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. These agreements are commonly referred to as “prenups and postnups.” Why do couples consider getting a Prenuptial Agreement? There…
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