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…
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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…
The Differences Between and Last Will and Testament and a Trust
No one wants to think about dying, but it is something everyone must face. It is important to have an estate plan in place when you pass away. There are some common documents that everyone should have as part of their estate plan. This includes a Last Will and Testament, a Power of Attorney, a…
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…
How to Ask Your Soon to be Spouse for a Pre-nup
For many people, falling in love and preparing for marriage is a process that is so wonderful that they lose sight of the harsh reality that anything can happen and marriages often end. Therefore, the idea of a Pre-Nup is many times not spoken of, as it implies that there is a possibility that the…
Sound Reasons Why You Should Mediate Your Divorce.
I have been a divorce attorney for over 25 years and a divorce mediator for almost as long. When a potential client asks me whether they should mediate their divorce or whether they should just get their own attorney and file for a contested divorce, I tell them the following. A contested divorce can last…
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