Many high-net-worth divorces in Massachusetts begin with the hope of a private, efficient resolution through negotiation or mediation. In some cases, that is entirely possible. But when substantial assets, business interests, executive compensation, trusts, or contested parenting issues are involved, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. Why High-Net-Worth Divorces Become More Complex Massachusetts is an equitable distribution…
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What the “One Big, Beautiful, Bill Act” Means for Your Estate Plan
Starting January 1, 2026, the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption will rise to $15 million per person, or $30 million for married couples, indexed for inflation. This exemption is permanent, unlike past provisions that were set to expire, offering long-term planning certainty. However, the 40% top tax rate remains in…
Lessons from Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s Divorce; How an Experienced Divorce Attorney Can Make Your Divorce Easier
Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging chapter in one’s life, impacting individuals and families on multiple levels. The emotional toll, coupled with legal intricacies, can make the process seem insurmountable. The role of an experienced and compassionate divorce attorney is often underestimated in alleviating the difficulties associated with this life-changing event. An experienced divorce attorney will…
Hidden Business Assets in Divorce
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every facet of daily life and it has intense repercussions on personal and business finances. For couples facing divorce post Covid, there can be hidden assets and accounts which can impact alimony. A spouse may be dishonest about the state of their finances, and one of the best ways to…
Try This New Tool to Manage Child Support and Alimony
Are you frustrated and overwhelmed with your divorce trying to manage all of the details when it comes to child support and alimony? Well there may be an app for that as the saying goes. And there is. As divorce and family law attorneys we see a lot of tools and aids that people…
Cryptocurrency and Divorce
In Massachusetts, the Probate and Family Court requires spouses to make a full financial disclosure in a divorce in order for the divorce to be granted. That is accomplished through exchanging Rule 401 Financial Statements, exchanging Rule 410 financial disclosure, and conducting discovery through interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and subpoenas. It’s not uncommon…
Do I Have To Give My Spouse Part Of My Business In Our Divorce?
When spouses are going through a divorce, one thing that always must be addressed is property division. However, when one or both spouses own a business, or even have an interest in a business, property division can be much more complicated. A common question spouses ask is: Do I have to give my spouse part…
Does My Spouse Have an Interest in My Business When We Divorce?
In a divorce, money can be one of the biggest issues spouses fight over. However, when one (or both) spouses own a business, this can be an even more complicated (and sometimes uglier) fight. A common question business owners ask when they are going through a divorce is whether their spouse has an interest in…
Managing High Asset Divorces in Massachusetts
All divorces can be stressful and important to spouses facing a divorce. However, handling divorces with a high asset value has some additional inherent complexities that not all spouses, or even all attorneys, are aware of. When addressing high asset divorces, there are complicated issues that have to be addressed within alimony, property division, taxes,…
How to Protect Your Company From Your Business Partner’s Divorce
Before you formed your business partnership, did you vet your partners’ marriages along with their bank statements? You may not consider it until divorce proceedings are underway, but your partners’ spouses likely own a part of your company, whether you want them to or not. In my day job as a financial strategist specializing in…
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