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…
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Governor Baker Approves Remote Notarization for Family Law Cases
On April 27, Governor Baker passed the S2645 Bill codified as the Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020. This important development for family law cases permits notarizations to be completed remotely. This allows, divorce, divorce mediations and all other family law matters to move forward with online video conferencing and online notarization. To complete…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in 2020?
Divorce is one of those difficult issues that makes it hard to escape unscathed, your heart and your pocketbook are vulnerable. No matter how friendly your divorce is, it can often be filled with pain, anger and a number of uncertainties. How much does it cost or should it cost in 2020? According to high-profile…
Divorce is Harder on Men
Divorce is Harder on Men. We think it tends to be true. As a Boston based Divorce and Family Law Firm specializing in all aspects of divorce, with decades of diverse case experience and real-world perspective on how devastating divorce litigation is for all involved, we find that men are often different in the way…
6 things to prepare for getting a divorce in the New Year
Here are Six To-Do’s when Facing a Divorce in the New Year. It is a new year and you may be thinking about your personal life and the possibility of getting a divorce. Here are 6 things to prepare for: 1. Begin Gathering Financial Information – emotions will run high at onset of divorce and…
Infidelity and Divorce in Massachusetts
We are often asked what impact infidelity will have on a divorce in Massachusetts. In reality, infidelity can impact a divorce in Massachusetts, but not as significantly as many spouses think. Massachusetts is a state that recognizes no-fault divorce, which is the most common ground for filing divorce. Since Massachusetts recognizes no-fault divorce, there are…
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…
Can I Date While My Divorce Is Pending?
It is not uncommon once a marriage is over for spouses to start looking at the dating scene again, even while their divorce is still pending. One of the most common questions divorce attorneys are asked is whether a spouse can date while their divorce is still pending. Well the short answer is: Yes! However,…
Health Insurance Coverage After a Divorce
It is not uncommon during a marriage for one spouse to be the primary policyholder of a medical insurance plan and the rest of the family to be covered under that one plan. Typically, the plan is offered through that spouse’s employer. However, when spouses file for divorce, the question arises as to how will…
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