Blended families are becoming increasingly common, but they often bring with them unique challenges, especially when it comes to estate planning and dealing with the intentions of heirs and a parent’s intentions. One of the biggest problems arises when one of the spouses dies and leaves everything to the other. When the surviving spouse dies,…
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What is a No-Fault Divorce in Massachusetts?
If you have been keeping up with the news lately, you may have noticed people using the term “no fault divorce.” No fault divorce is an important concept in divorce, but many people are not familiar with what it means. If you’re wondering whether you can have a no-fault divorce in Massachusetts, the answer is…
Have you Made Estate Planning Decisions for the Care of Your Pets?
Pets have become like family members. They give us that unconditional love that we often crave. Often they are the primary companion for those who do not have families. Increasingly people want to make sure that both their pets and family are taken care of after they are gone. A way to do that is…
Do not Put Off Your Estate Plan (It Could Cost You and Your Loved Ones.)
How many times have you said to yourself, “I need to get my estate plan done.” Well you are not alone according to a recent survey on Estate Planning. Although most people agree that estate planning is very important, only about three out of ten people actually have an estate plan. A recent survey from…
Divorce is Easier With A Prenup
Are you considering a divorce? It might be easier if you have a prenup. Celebrity outlets recently broke the news that Ariana Grande will pay her ex-husband Dalton Gomez over $1.25 million as part of their divorce settlement. Their marriage began in 2021 and lasted just over two years before they filed for divorce in…
Why does experience matter in family law?
Why does experience matter when you hire a family law attorney? Because very often an experienced attorney has seen something similar to the fact pattern of your case in his or her practice. And that experience can make all the difference in the world. Experience allows an attorney to move a case forward against opposing…
How easy is it to renegotiate a prenuptial agreement?
If you signed a prenuptial agreement (prenup) with your spouse and you are no longer sure whether the prenup fits your needs, you could be ready to renegotiate the agreement by preparing a postnuptial agreement. Alternatively, you might be on the receiving end of a request from your spouse to renegotiate the prenup. Asking to…
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
You may be wondering how to ask your fiancée for a prenuptial agreement or you may have been asked to sign a prenuptial agreement a/k/a a “Prenup.” You probably have heard of the term before but have not really thought about it or paid much attention to it. Why does your potential partner and future…
Estate Planning Considerations for Women
In a shifting landscape where financial independence and individual choices take center stage, a growing number of older women are choosing to remain single. The phenomenon of women staying single, whether by choice or through circumstances like divorce or widowhood, is gaining momentum. According to a recent Washington Post article, women who more advanced in…
New Year, Clean Break: Planning for Divorce in 2024
Are you planning to get a divorce in the New Year? Research has found that you are not alone. Studies have shown that internet searches for “divorce” peak in January. https://www.fatherly.com/life/why-does-divorce-spike-in-january Divorce filings peak in March and August, suggesting that filing for divorce often happens after the winter and summer holidays. The holiday pause could…
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