Divorce and Family Law Blog

How to Ensure Your Wills Reflect Your True Intentions

Learn how to create wills that accurately reflect your wishes and protect your loved ones, including essential steps to avoid common mistakes and ensure your intentions are legally binding.

Trusts and Their Impact on Divorce Settlements

Learn how trusts can affect divorce settlements and the division of assets. Understand the different types of trusts and their implications in divorce proceedings.

The Emotional and Legal Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements

Learn how prenuptial agreements can provide emotional and legal benefits for couples. Explore the advantages of creating a prenup before marriage.

How Does a Prenuptial Agreement Affect Division of Assets?

Learn how a prenuptial agreement can impact the division of assets during a divorce. Understand the key considerations and legal implications of signing a prenup.

Start the New Year with Peace of Mind

Dear Clients and Friends, As we step into a new year, many of us set goals aimed at improving our health, finances, and overall well-being. But one resolution that consistently gets pushed aside is creating or updating your estate plan. The most common estate planning instrument, a Will, is held by only 31% of Americans,…

8 Myths About Estate Planning Debunked

Learn the truth about common estate planning misconceptions. Understand why having a comprehensive estate plan is essential for protecting your assets and loved ones.

What is Estate Planning and Why is it Important?

Learn about estate planning and its importance in protecting your assets and providing for your loved ones. Explore the key components of an effective estate plan.

Why a Prenuptial Agreement Could Be Right for You

Learn about the benefits of a prenuptial agreement and why it could be a smart choice for your marriage. Discover how a prenup can protect your assets and provide peace of mind.

7 Essential Steps for Comprehensive Estate Planning in Boston

Learn the 7 essential steps for comprehensive estate planning in Boston. This guide covers key considerations to help you create an effective plan for your assets and loved ones.

What Are Trusts and How Do They Work in Massachusetts?

Learn about trusts in Massachusetts, including the different types of trusts, how they work, and the benefits they can provide for estate planning and asset protection.

We Will Approach Your Case In A Manner That Reduces Time, Saves Costs And Meets Your Needs And Goals

Complex, emotionally charged family law issues are familiar territory for us at Amaral & Associates, P.C. We have more than 30 years of collective experience helping men and women resolve their divorces and other family law matters and move forward in life. Attorneys Edward L. Amaral, Jr., and the divorce lawyers at our law firm have proven capable of handling the most contested disputes, whether through mediation or litigation, but we strive to help as many clients as possible resolve issues through divorce and family law mediation.

Either Attorney Amaral or divorce attorneys at our firm will step in and help you at any point in the processes of preparing for and getting through divorce. Many people find that our FIT™ Divorce Mediation Program — so named because it is designed to provide a fast, inexpensive and thorough experience — is ideally suited to their goals.

However, if a strategic, all-out effort is required to protect your interests in any aspect of divorce and family law, we will guide you through every step required to prepare for and get through your divorce or other family law challenge. Our full-service representation includes, but is not limited to: alimony, alimony reform, modifications of alimony, child support, modifications of child support, parenting plans, contempt actions, custody, removal of children from Massachusetts to another state, paternity, division of assets, division of liabilities, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, medical and life insurance, and complicated financial and tax matters. We will guide you every step of the way to help you prepare for and get through your divorce or other family law matter.

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