In a divorce or paternity case in Massachusetts where children are involved, child support is a matter that typically needs to be addressed. Who will pay child support, how that parent will pay, and how will these payments be used are just a few thoughts that parents...
Month: May 2017
Men: Avoid These Financial Mistakes During a Massachusetts Divorce
The strong emotions of a Massachusetts divorce can lead some men to make decisions that will end up being giant financial mistakes.Some of these blunders are most likely to be made by whoever is the primary breadwinner, which in today's married couples is still often...
How to Divide an IRA in a Massachusetts Divorce
IRAs accumulated during a Massachusetts marriage may be considered marital property, even though the account is in the name of only one spouse. During a Massachusetts divorce, all or a portion of one spouse's IRA may be awarded to the other spouse as part of the...
How Soon Can You Remarry After a Divorce in Massachusetts?
When one or both spouses in Massachusetts come to the realization that a divorce is necessary, the last thing either party wants is a time-consuming court process, especially if one or both spouses is looking to remarry. In Massachusetts, the law requires certain...
Come Together, Right Now, and Mediate Your Massachusetts Divorce!
Divorce mediation in Massachusetts has become a widely accepted way of resolving disputes because it works. Mediators report that typically 85-95 percent of mediated cases result in a settlement, often with an investment of one or two sessions. Among the advantages of...