When your divorce papers are signed and filed with the courts, the finality of this life event may inspire a host of emotions. You may feel an understandable sadness, an understandable relief or a combination of these two broad emotional states. However, simply because your divorce has been finalized does not mean that you are completely done with the divorce process. Healing
In 2012, Massachusetts family law changed. The legislature ended the practice of awarding permanent alimony in virtually all cases. Instead, the new law sets up a number of factors to be considered when courts weigh alimony requests. Under the previous law, courts often ordered permanent alimony in long-term marriages as a matter of course. Now, our family courts are to take into
People in Massachusetts may have seen a recent self-help article about the temptation that people may feel to go out and spend a bunch of money on things to make them feel better during or after a divorce. In short, the moral of the story is this: don’t do it! While the beginning of a new life is something to
People in Massachusetts may have seen that Michael Jordan, arguably the most famous man in all of sports history, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend of several years, a 35-year-old model. Jordan may have learned a thing or two from his previous marriage, which ended in divorce in 2006, as he and his new bride signed a comprehensive prenuptial agreement to
When people in Massachusetts think about divorce, generally the first things that come to mind are all negative. While it may not always be a pretty process, getting a divorce can often prove more positive than the alternatives. For example, traditional marriage was once akin to a life sentence for those who were deeply unhappy, or even physically or emotionally abused. In
Readers in Massachusetts may have heard about the new options that people seeking a divorce may have when it comes to working out a deal with a spouse. A number of technology-driven options are focusing on using technology to simplify the divorce process, but there are still serious questions as to whether they can be as effective or advantageous for people in
People in Massachusetts may have heard about the recently-passed expansion of the Violence Against Women Act, which President Obama signed into law earlier this month. The bill provides outreach and assistance for victims of domestic abuse, one of the most pervasive and damaging family law issues in the United States today. While it’s never easy to make the decision to file for
People in the Boston area may have seen a recent article about the many mistakes that married couples make and the top ones that lead to getting a divorce. It may come as surprise that the top reasons include cheating, dishonesty and abuse. The list also included addictions and people’s priorities changing. The common theme running through most of these
People in Boston know that the last few years have been full of financial challenges on the local, state and federal level. Some people have had to tighten their belts and deal with less. This is especially true for people going through a divorce. It doesn’t take much family law knowledge to know that a divorce can be costly and that the
When it comes to post-divorce life, people more than anything want some stability. After such a tumultuous emotional time, dealing with financial struggles can be nearly overwhelming, which is why it is important to protect assets during the divorce settlement phase. Even during and after a high asset divorce, financial struggles can ensue. In addition, because of new tax hikes on high-earning
When your divorce papers are signed and filed with the courts, the finality of this life event may inspire a host of emotions. You may feel an understandable sadness, an understandable relief or a combination of these two broad emotional states. However, simply because your divorce has been finalized does not mean that you are completely done with the divorce process. Healing
In 2012, Massachusetts family law changed. The legislature ended the practice of awarding permanent alimony in virtually all cases. Instead, the new law sets up a number of factors to be considered when courts weigh alimony requests. Under the previous law, courts often ordered permanent alimony in long-term marriages as a matter of course. Now, our family courts are to take into
People in Massachusetts may have seen a recent self-help article about the temptation that people may feel to go out and spend a bunch of money on things to make them feel better during or after a divorce. In short, the moral of the story is this: don’t do it! While the beginning of a new life is something to
People in Massachusetts may have seen that Michael Jordan, arguably the most famous man in all of sports history, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend of several years, a 35-year-old model. Jordan may have learned a thing or two from his previous marriage, which ended in divorce in 2006, as he and his new bride signed a comprehensive prenuptial agreement to
When people in Massachusetts think about divorce, generally the first things that come to mind are all negative. While it may not always be a pretty process, getting a divorce can often prove more positive than the alternatives. For example, traditional marriage was once akin to a life sentence for those who were deeply unhappy, or even physically or emotionally abused. In
Readers in Massachusetts may have heard about the new options that people seeking a divorce may have when it comes to working out a deal with a spouse. A number of technology-driven options are focusing on using technology to simplify the divorce process, but there are still serious questions as to whether they can be as effective or advantageous for people in
People in Massachusetts may have heard about the recently-passed expansion of the Violence Against Women Act, which President Obama signed into law earlier this month. The bill provides outreach and assistance for victims of domestic abuse, one of the most pervasive and damaging family law issues in the United States today. While it’s never easy to make the decision to file for
People in the Boston area may have seen a recent article about the many mistakes that married couples make and the top ones that lead to getting a divorce. It may come as surprise that the top reasons include cheating, dishonesty and abuse. The list also included addictions and people’s priorities changing. The common theme running through most of these
People in Boston know that the last few years have been full of financial challenges on the local, state and federal level. Some people have had to tighten their belts and deal with less. This is especially true for people going through a divorce. It doesn’t take much family law knowledge to know that a divorce can be costly and that the
When it comes to post-divorce life, people more than anything want some stability. After such a tumultuous emotional time, dealing with financial struggles can be nearly overwhelming, which is why it is important to protect assets during the divorce settlement phase. Even during and after a high asset divorce, financial struggles can ensue. In addition, because of new tax hikes on high-earning
