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How are spousal gifts handled during a divorce?

When you get divorced, you know well that marital assets must be split. There are plenty of things that you and your spouse shared, such as homes, cars, furnishings and basic income. These are going to get divided between the two of you. That said, there are also plenty of things that you consider your own. Gifts tend to fall

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Is your spouse hiding a cryptocurrency cache from you ahead of your divorce?

Many individuals have begun sinking funds into cryptocurrencies in recent years. Their reason for doing so is two-pronged. Cryptocurrencies are relatively anonymous, and thus continue to be largely unregulated. They also are a new investment option and quite attractive to individuals looking to buy-in low. As for downsides to cryptocurrencies? They’re hard to track down if you have a spouse

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How do appraisers assess the value of assets in a divorce?

When a divorcing couple has a lot of valuable assets — particularly collections, works of art, intellectual property and the like — the property division process can get very complicated. There are times when it’s necessary to bring in outside professionals to help, like an appraiser. They can aid you and your ex in reaching an agreement about the value of your

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What happens to your family heirlooms in your divorce?

Heirlooms often have little more than sentimental value. However, in high-asset divorces, family heirlooms can become a point of contention. Art, guns, jewelry, antique furniture, and other items are meant to be passed down for generations, but those items may be subject to division as part of your marital property under certain circumstances. To avoid precious family heirlooms from being

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When divorcing, don’t overlook high-value collectibles

If you and your spouse are divorcing, other than the custody of any children, the division of your property is likely the biggest issue you will face. Typically, the family home and any vacation homes or rental properties, along with the retirement accounts, are the largest assets to divide. But along with those big-ticket assets, don’t forget some smaller, but

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When figuring your alimony request, don’t forget these common expenses

Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee

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Can your family business survive divorce?

Family businesses take a lot of work and sacrifice from everyone involved. While a family business is often a source of pride for a couple, it’s also something that can cause problems if the marriage fails. Trying to determine what should happen to a business when the owners are getting a divorce can be a challenge. There are several ways

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Do couples of means have more amicable divorces?

Wealth can’t buy marital bliss, but it seems that a certain amount of wealth can lead to a more amicable divorce. What does a couple’s net worth need to be to settle their divorce amicably? Couples with a higher net worth (defined as $5 million or more in combined assets) may be able to happily come to a consensus with one another

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Dividing major assets can be a frustrating step in your divorce

Dividing your personal assets during divorce can be one of the more difficult things to do. For some people, the items in their homes hold memories that they want to cherish. For others, the value of specific items makes them want to hold onto them. There is no secret to working through the division of your assets. It will take some

Read More »

How are spousal gifts handled during a divorce?

When you get divorced, you know well that marital assets must be split. There are plenty of things that you and your spouse shared, such as homes, cars, furnishings and basic income. These are going to get divided between the two of you. That said, there are also plenty of things that you consider your own. Gifts tend to fall

Read More »

Is your spouse hiding a cryptocurrency cache from you ahead of your divorce?

Many individuals have begun sinking funds into cryptocurrencies in recent years. Their reason for doing so is two-pronged. Cryptocurrencies are relatively anonymous, and thus continue to be largely unregulated. They also are a new investment option and quite attractive to individuals looking to buy-in low. As for downsides to cryptocurrencies? They’re hard to track down if you have a spouse

Read More »

How do appraisers assess the value of assets in a divorce?

When a divorcing couple has a lot of valuable assets — particularly collections, works of art, intellectual property and the like — the property division process can get very complicated. There are times when it’s necessary to bring in outside professionals to help, like an appraiser. They can aid you and your ex in reaching an agreement about the value of your

Read More »

What happens to your family heirlooms in your divorce?

Heirlooms often have little more than sentimental value. However, in high-asset divorces, family heirlooms can become a point of contention. Art, guns, jewelry, antique furniture, and other items are meant to be passed down for generations, but those items may be subject to division as part of your marital property under certain circumstances. To avoid precious family heirlooms from being

Read More »

When divorcing, don’t overlook high-value collectibles

If you and your spouse are divorcing, other than the custody of any children, the division of your property is likely the biggest issue you will face. Typically, the family home and any vacation homes or rental properties, along with the retirement accounts, are the largest assets to divide. But along with those big-ticket assets, don’t forget some smaller, but

Read More »

When figuring your alimony request, don’t forget these common expenses

Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee

Read More »

Can your family business survive divorce?

Family businesses take a lot of work and sacrifice from everyone involved. While a family business is often a source of pride for a couple, it’s also something that can cause problems if the marriage fails. Trying to determine what should happen to a business when the owners are getting a divorce can be a challenge. There are several ways

Read More »

Do couples of means have more amicable divorces?

Wealth can’t buy marital bliss, but it seems that a certain amount of wealth can lead to a more amicable divorce. What does a couple’s net worth need to be to settle their divorce amicably? Couples with a higher net worth (defined as $5 million or more in combined assets) may be able to happily come to a consensus with one another

Read More »

Dividing major assets can be a frustrating step in your divorce

Dividing your personal assets during divorce can be one of the more difficult things to do. For some people, the items in their homes hold memories that they want to cherish. For others, the value of specific items makes them want to hold onto them. There is no secret to working through the division of your assets. It will take some

Read More »

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