In this increasingly digital age, technology is being used as a sword in divorce and family law actions. More and more, spouses and parents are using text messages, Facebook profiles and messages, Twitter, and other social media as evidence in divorce and other family court proceedings. This media is being used to prove infidelity, undisclosed…
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Grounds for Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts there are several grounds upon which a spouse may file for divorce. There are two categories of grounds for divorce: 1) no-fault based grounds; and 2) fault-based grounds. No Fault Based Grounds In a no-fault based grounds for divorce, a spouse must just simply prove that the marriage is irretrievably broken as defined…
Spring Newsletter 2013
A federal government agency has issued new rules for home mortgages that will rewrite the way that banks decide who gets a home loan. If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’ll want to know about these rules, so you’ll know what to expect when you apply for a mortgage and what you can…
Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act: When Can I Modify My Obligation
Under the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act, which became effective in March 2012, there are new standards and guidelines upon which a spouse may file for a modification of alimony. There are four types of alimony under the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act: 1) General Term ; 2) Rehabilitative ; 3) Reimbursement ; and 4) Transitional. Based…
Massachusetts Alimony Reform and Cohabitation: What does is mean for me?
Under the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act, which became effective in March 2012, if a spouse who receives alimony begins to cohabitate with another person, then alimony may be modified or terminated under the new law. This is a departure from the previous Massachusetts alimony law, which did not allow for termination or modification based…
Understanding The New Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act
In 2011, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Alimony Reform Act, which completed overhauled the alimony laws in Massachusetts. When the Act became effective in March 2012, alimony then became categorized into four different types of alimony. The first, and most common type of alimony is General Alimony. This is the periodic payment of support to…
What You Should Know About Buying or Selling a Home
Home ownership can provide you with many benefits: secure shelter, a long-term investment, and tax advantages. However, a home is also a major financial commitment. There are ways to avoid costly mistakes that can strain your budget and your patience. This article contains tips to help you avoid problems when buying a home. Affordability A…
5 Reasons Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Should Consider Divorce Mediation
1. Your dirty laundry is best kept at home, not aired. A courtroom divorce will be public; a mediated divorce will be confidential unless otherwise stipulated. Mediators are bound by confidentiality agreements (the specifics of which may vary from state to state) and cannot divulge personal information shared within the mediation sessions. The courtroom is…
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New Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act
Are you aware of the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act that has been signed into law by Governor Patrick? The Act has not been modified since 1974 and the Law becomes effective in March of 2012. The purpose of the new Alimony Reform Act is to spell out the four (4) new types of alimony,…
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