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In a Massachusetts divorce, each side will typically pay for their own expenses and legal costs. Known as the “American Rule,” this practice is widely accepted and applied in Massachusetts courts. But there are some exceptions to the American Rule that you should be...
Known under Massachusetts law as alimony, spousal support refers to one spouse’s legal obligation to provide financial support to the other spouse after the divorce.
Divorce is rarely an easy process. Matters become particularly complex when a couple in Massachusetts share ownership interests in a company.
Many couples balk at the thought of a prenuptial agreement. They believe it would be planning for a divorce instead of a successful marriage. However, a prenuptial agreement can serve as a valuable tool in successfully joining two people’s lives.
In short, yes. In Massachusetts, General Probate Court Rule 401 requires you and your spouse fill out a financial statement. If your gross income is more than $75,000 a year, you must complete the more detailed Financial Statement Long Form. Otherwise, you can fill...
Getting divorced can be an emotional and complicated process. But by preparing and planning ahead, you will have the information you need to smooth the divorce process in the future. In fact, preparing for a divorce now could save you considerable time, costs, and...
Koiles Pratt Family Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Annasophia M. Salvia to the firm. Anna focuses her practice exclusively on family law, representing clients through divorce, custody and parenting plan, child support, alimony, paternity,...
When high net worth couples divorce, there are significant assets to divide. One spouse may have much greater visibility than the other to available assets, such as in the case of business ownership. Without proper legal representation a spouse without insight into...
While it’s every parent’s responsibility to act in the best interest of their children, ex-spouses don’t always see eye-to-eye. Legal guidance may be the best way to ensure that your children and their needs are put first and foremost. When a father was unable to...
When you have one child, that little one usually becomes close to you and your spouse. Finding out that you’re going to divorce can lead to negative emotions for the child. This can be difficult to overcome because they don’t have siblings who are going through the...