When individuals choose to marry, they do so in accordance with the specific marital laws enacted by the state in which they opt to say “I do.” For example, some states have waiting periods in between when a couple files for a marriage license and when they may legally marry, whereas other states do not enforce a waiting period. Just
Divorce can be a uniquely trying process. Not only are you separating from your romantic partner, you are separating from your financial partner, your social partner and perhaps even your parenting partner. There are so many legitimate reasons why navigating your divorce may lead you to want to put your head in the sand. However, it is critically important for both your
Divorce can be a very nerve-wracking and emotionally-draining time. Part of the reason for this could be because you sense that your financial well-being is at risk. To help ease your mind, here are three tips that can help you protect your finances while going through divorce. 1. Close all joint accounts. Even if you expect that your divorce will be amicable,
In our past post we shared some limited information about a noteworthy divorce law proposal in the state. A Republican lawmaker in Massachusetts presented the bill, but did so on behalf of a constituent. That constituent wrote the bill that has people not only her but across the country talking. The Wrentham resident’s written proposal seeks to set rules about
A legislative proposal in Massachusetts is creating buzz throughout the state and beyond. It is related to divorce and the private lives of parties going through the divorce process. Critics of the proposal argue that, if passed, the law would violate people’s privacy. It doesn’t get more private than a person’s sex life, and that is exactly what Bill 787
A recent divorce-related piece in the New York Observer discusses real estate in the great city. Though Boston isn’t NYC, there is still most definitely a high-end real estate market. No matter where couples marry, build families and create homes, there are those who pursue building their “dream home” together. For many in Boston, creating a dream home means finding
In our past divorce law post, we started a conversation about when business meets divorce. Some couples not only join together in a marital union, but they also collaborate professionally. Maybe they even started their own family business. It is important to divorced parties future stability for them to try to get out of their marriage with the best business
When some couples get together, they are joined at the hip. They have a home together. They are parents together. And some couples are even business owners together. All of that togetherness during a marriage can make for complications during a divorce. Among the above collaborations often shared by spouses, the business collaboration can be the most complicated after getting
What finally made or would make you come to the decision to divorce? Maybe a big disagreement or infidelity pushed you to the big decision. For many, filing for divorce is put off until the finances are just right. Money matters and how they link to divorce trends in the country are widely discussed and studied. This country, for the most part,
Whether in Massachusetts or elsewhere, divorce happens. Society tends to see divorce as a failure, despite families all around the country that prove ending a marriage can be beneficial for all involved. Maybe it is the perception that divorce is supposedly a failure that is behind a controversial legislative idea out of Colorado. A proposal suggests that fewer marriages would end in
When individuals choose to marry, they do so in accordance with the specific marital laws enacted by the state in which they opt to say “I do.” For example, some states have waiting periods in between when a couple files for a marriage license and when they may legally marry, whereas other states do not enforce a waiting period. Just
Divorce can be a uniquely trying process. Not only are you separating from your romantic partner, you are separating from your financial partner, your social partner and perhaps even your parenting partner. There are so many legitimate reasons why navigating your divorce may lead you to want to put your head in the sand. However, it is critically important for both your
Divorce can be a very nerve-wracking and emotionally-draining time. Part of the reason for this could be because you sense that your financial well-being is at risk. To help ease your mind, here are three tips that can help you protect your finances while going through divorce. 1. Close all joint accounts. Even if you expect that your divorce will be amicable,
In our past post we shared some limited information about a noteworthy divorce law proposal in the state. A Republican lawmaker in Massachusetts presented the bill, but did so on behalf of a constituent. That constituent wrote the bill that has people not only her but across the country talking. The Wrentham resident’s written proposal seeks to set rules about
A legislative proposal in Massachusetts is creating buzz throughout the state and beyond. It is related to divorce and the private lives of parties going through the divorce process. Critics of the proposal argue that, if passed, the law would violate people’s privacy. It doesn’t get more private than a person’s sex life, and that is exactly what Bill 787
A recent divorce-related piece in the New York Observer discusses real estate in the great city. Though Boston isn’t NYC, there is still most definitely a high-end real estate market. No matter where couples marry, build families and create homes, there are those who pursue building their “dream home” together. For many in Boston, creating a dream home means finding
In our past divorce law post, we started a conversation about when business meets divorce. Some couples not only join together in a marital union, but they also collaborate professionally. Maybe they even started their own family business. It is important to divorced parties future stability for them to try to get out of their marriage with the best business
When some couples get together, they are joined at the hip. They have a home together. They are parents together. And some couples are even business owners together. All of that togetherness during a marriage can make for complications during a divorce. Among the above collaborations often shared by spouses, the business collaboration can be the most complicated after getting
What finally made or would make you come to the decision to divorce? Maybe a big disagreement or infidelity pushed you to the big decision. For many, filing for divorce is put off until the finances are just right. Money matters and how they link to divorce trends in the country are widely discussed and studied. This country, for the most part,
Whether in Massachusetts or elsewhere, divorce happens. Society tends to see divorce as a failure, despite families all around the country that prove ending a marriage can be beneficial for all involved. Maybe it is the perception that divorce is supposedly a failure that is behind a controversial legislative idea out of Colorado. A proposal suggests that fewer marriages would end in
