In any divorce, a common question divorce attorneys get is “Will I get alimony, and if so, how much?” In Massachusetts this is determined under the Alimony Reform Act of 2011, which is codified at Massachusetts General Laws c. 208 §§48-54. Under the Alimony Reform Act, there are 4 different categories/types of alimony: 1) General…
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Protecting Your Assets in a Dating Relationship Through a Cohabitation Agreement
Once a couple marries, there are certain protections and rights bestowed upon each spouse under the law. These rights include the right to property division in the event of divorce, the right to maintain medical insurance benefits through his/her spouse, and the right to alimony in the event of a divorce. However, with the divorce…
Winning the Lottery and Then Getting Divorced
The odds of any person winning the lottery are very slim. However, if someone does win the lottery, and he/she is married at that time, under Massachusetts law, the lottery winnings are a marital asset. Under Massachusetts law, all property owned by one spouse individually, or both spouses jointly, is considered marital property. That means,…
Divorce Questions: How Does Adultery Affect A Divorce Case?
Marriages can end when one member of the couple discovers that the other has had an adulterous relationship. How important is the impact of the extra-marital relationship on the divorce itself? Legally, the answer varies from state to state. In some states, there is very little impact at all while, in others, it can have…
The Real, Honest-To-Goodness Truth About Co-Parenting
I’ve recently stumbled upon a number of extremely positive articles related to the subject of co-parenting with the ex and their new (or not so new) spouse. Articles in which the author welcomes the new “other” woman into the family, thanks them for the role they play in their child’s life or sings the praises…
What Do Marathons and Divorce Have in Common?
What do marathons and divorce have in common? They both go for miles and miles, and have have a long road to the finish line. Most who have been through a divorce will tell you that it is a marathon, not a sprint. In order to get to the finish line without collapsing, it is…
Immigration And Marriage: What Happens If You Marry Or Divorce A Foreign Spouse?
Hollywood movies have made it conventional wisdom that one way to speed through the red tape of immigration is to marry. This is true. Often, the marriage is one that is genuinely based on love and affection. Other times, not so much: Federal officials say the revelation by Oregon first lady Cylvia Hayes that she…
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