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We are excited to announce Super Lawyers has selected Jennifer Koiles Pratt for their 2021 Super Lawyers List of Top-Rated Family Law Attorneys in Salem, Massachusetts for the 8th consecutive year. Jennifer has also been selected for the 2021 Super Lawyers Top 50...
Divorce is a complicated and often emotional process. Many spouses do not know the steps to file for a divorce in Massachusetts, making the process overwhelming. At Koiles Pratt Family Law Group, our team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff will...
Going through a divorce can take a financial, emotional, and even physical toll on you. At Koiles Pratt Family Law Group, our experienced attorneys guide our clients through the entire process. Discover how to get ready for a divorce in Massachusetts below. Learn...
Many clients assume Massachusetts is a “community property” state that splits marital assets on a strict 50/50 basis when a couple is divorcing. This is not the case. Instead, Massachusetts courts divide property in a manner they see as equitable or fair. Couples...
Lately, “gray divorce” – when people over the age of 50 chose to officially dissolve their marriage- has become more and more common in America. In fact, baby boomers in the U.S. are now twice as likely to divorce as they were 20 years ago. Here at Koiles Pratt...
The term “spousal desertion” certainly has negative connotations, and it is considered grounds for fault-based divorce in Massachusetts. However, if you need to leave home because your living situation has become intolerable, the impact of your “desertion” may not be...
New child support guidelines take effect in Massachusetts on October 4, 2021. The new standards will apply to every child support order and judgment entered starting on that date and going forward. What do the new guidelines include? How could they affect your...
One of the most difficult elements in any divorce is settling financial issues such as alimony. Although the party with greater earning potential may be expected to provide support to the other spouse for a time, the duration of alimony payments can be affected by...
Not too long ago, adultery was a felony offense in Massachusetts. While a cheating spouse can no longer be imprisoned for infidelity, this conduct can still have a substantial impact on a divorce case. Adultery Provides Grounds for a Fault-Based Divorce Massachusetts...
Is alimony taxable? The short answer is that it might be. Depending on when your divorce decree or separation agreement became effective, the IRS may tax your alimony payments. Here is a guide to when alimony is taxable and when it is not taxable. How Does the IRS...