Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) is a tax-free housing allowance that is provided to service members (with or without family members) who are authorized to live off-base, or sometimes to those who receive these funds due to the need to pay child support. BAH amounts are...
Month: December 2015
What Happens to a Leased Car in a Divorce in Massachusetts
It's quite common for families to lease vehicles. Though that can be fine in most circumstances, it can be tricky to handle in the context of a Massachusetts divorce case. So, what happens to a leased car in a divorce?Car leases are very hard to alter or transfer, and...
How to Avoid Messy Custody Battles in Massachusetts
The process of divorce or ending a long-term relationship is messy and emotionally taxing. When there are children involved the emotions can run even higher, and the entire process can get even messier. Every day there are hundreds of stories about messy and...
What Happens if You Miss a Family Court Date in Massachusetts?
Like most court proceedings, Massachusetts divorces and family law cases require the parties to showing up at court at least once - sometimes many times. However, life can sometimes intervene and make it difficult or impossible for a person to make it to court at...
Do Not Change Jobs to Lower Your Child Support in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts Probate and Family Court cases, resentment can exist between the person paying child support and the person receiving it. The person paying often feel that the amount they are required to pay is too high, especially if they believe that the other...
Alimony and Taxes After a Massachusetts Divorce
Alimony is a confusing subject for most people going through a Massachusetts divorce. Few understand how it is awarded, how much and for how long. Another aspect of alimony that catches many by surprise is the important impact it can have on your taxes, whether you...
How to Use Journaling to Aid in Your Massachusetts Divorce Case
Think back to your childhood. You probably fondly remember curling up with your journal and pouring out your heart onto the pages. Now that you're an adult, and you're going through a divorce, you can use journaling in an entirely different but also constructive way....
Considering a Massachusetts Divorce Around the Holidays
The winter holidays have arrived and this time should be one of peace and celebration for your family. For spouses considering divorce however, the holidays present many emotional issues, grave decisions, and other challenges. Despite having serious marital problems...
Infographic: How to Improve Your Dating and Relationship Skills
Dating and relationships give the opportunity to meet the right person for you to spend the rest of your life with. But it's not a secret that relationships are tough and this is mainly because of the gender differences and stereotypes. A lot of effort and skills are...
Guardianship Ends at Death in Massachusetts
Under Massachusetts Laws the guardianship of both minors and incapacitated adults ends with the death of the incapacitated.While this seems logical, it means that after the death of the ward, the guardian does not have the authority to plan the ward's funeral....