A common security mechanism for the payment of child support or alimony is through a life insurance policy. If all of the existing life insurance is to remain in place as security there is nothing else to do. But what happens when one of the parties has the right to...
One asset in military divorce that is becoming a more frequent topic of discussion is the member spouse's benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This program provides up to 36 months of educational benefits, which may be used up to 15 years after the service member's...
If you meet the Massachusetts divorce requirements, you may then proceed with filing for divorce. The divorce filing process depends on the type of divorce you are requesting.If you are filing a no-fault divorce, and you and your spouse have no disagreement...
In order to file for a divorce in Massachusetts residency requirements must be met for the court to accept the case. These residency requirements are, in part, dependent upon where the grounds for divorce took place. Grounds for the divorce simply means the reason...
Military retirement benefits are not handled in the same manner as private pension plans, which are governed by ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Dividing military benefits as part of a divorce case is not easy. Here are some helpful tips: Medical...
The question before the Supreme Judical Court in Bower v. Bourney-Bower, was whether a Probate and Family Court judge has the authority to appoint a parent coordinator. A parent coordinator can be an attorney or a professional with a background, education, experience...
No good parent wants to impart stress, anxiety and ill will in the hearts of the children especially during the holiday season. Three strategies for negotiating holidays with compassion are:1 - Listen to the kids. In most situations parent make all the decisions and...
Everyone knows that a divorce typically involves dividing your marital assets. In a military divorce those assets frequently include the service member's military benefits, such as the right to military retirement pay and healthcare for the children.One asset that is...