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How can you tackle a high asset divorce?

Massachusetts couples who plan on divorcing will certainly be facing hurdles along the way. However, as someone who is involved in a high asset divorce, you will face unique hurdles that others with a smaller net worth will not necessarily have to deal with. FindLaw takes a look at three tips that can be used to help you tackle a high

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What to know about filing taxes after divorce

When your Massachusetts marriage ends, your life will change in countless ways, and while some of those changes will likely involve adjusting to new living or custody arrangements, others involve tax-related considerations. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we are well-versed in the significant tax law changes that will impact you and others who divorce this year or moving forward,

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Dealing with your 401k during your divorce

As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Lexington, one asset that you will want to prepare for when dealing with property division is your 401k. Many often ask us here at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP why their 401k’s are considered marital assets when such account are funded through their individual employment efforts. We remind them that the income they earn

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Alimony, gender and taxes

Long gone are the days when getting a divorce is an unusual thing for couples in Massachusetts but simply the act of getting divorced is not the only thing that has changed over the past several decades. Even the face of divorce itself looks different today than it once did. A generation or more ago, it could all but be

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What are some tax concerns when dividing assets?

No matter what time of year you get a divorce in Massachusetts, one thing to always keep in mind is the tax liability of any decision you make as part of your settlement. This is especially true in a high net worth divorce situation because you are most likely to have accounts that will face huge tax burdens if they

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Sex addiction and divorce

Although there are many reasons why couples come to the conclusion that their marriage needs to end, a partner’s unfaithfulness is responsible for many divorces. Some people may cheat on their spouse one time and deeply regret what they have done, while others may have little or no regard for their actions. Sometimes, these affairs may go on for years

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What determines the value of expensive paintings?

An old painting can be worth a lot of money, so if you and your spouse jointly own such a piece of art, you want to be sure how much the painting is actually worth. Massachusetts couples who end up divorcing face the thorny question of who gets the painting, and in some cases the painting ends up being sold

Read More »

Four things to consider during a high net worth divorce

A divorce is a painful time. You are moving forward with a new life that you will no longer share with your soon-to-be ex. You have many things to consider, particularly if you have a substantial amount of assets. You want to get what is fair. Here are four things to think about when you are going through a high

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When might a forensic accountant help in a divorce case?

It is no secret that every Massachusetts divorce is different and that what works for one divorcing couple may not necessarily do so for the next. In other words, if you or your spouse are particularly high earners, or if one of you has an especially complicated financial profile, your divorce may take longer than one involving two low-income earners

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How do you deal with unique items in a divorce?

Nobody expects divorce to be easy, but some of the complications Massachusetts couples have when they decide to formally end their marriages would probably surprise you. Many of the things you simply shared during your partnership would likely take on a whole new aspect after you decided to split up. Artwork is one of the more complex assets you would

Read More »

How can you tackle a high asset divorce?

Massachusetts couples who plan on divorcing will certainly be facing hurdles along the way. However, as someone who is involved in a high asset divorce, you will face unique hurdles that others with a smaller net worth will not necessarily have to deal with. FindLaw takes a look at three tips that can be used to help you tackle a high

Read More »

What to know about filing taxes after divorce

When your Massachusetts marriage ends, your life will change in countless ways, and while some of those changes will likely involve adjusting to new living or custody arrangements, others involve tax-related considerations. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we are well-versed in the significant tax law changes that will impact you and others who divorce this year or moving forward,

Read More »

Dealing with your 401k during your divorce

As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Lexington, one asset that you will want to prepare for when dealing with property division is your 401k. Many often ask us here at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP why their 401k’s are considered marital assets when such account are funded through their individual employment efforts. We remind them that the income they earn

Read More »

Alimony, gender and taxes

Long gone are the days when getting a divorce is an unusual thing for couples in Massachusetts but simply the act of getting divorced is not the only thing that has changed over the past several decades. Even the face of divorce itself looks different today than it once did. A generation or more ago, it could all but be

Read More »

What are some tax concerns when dividing assets?

No matter what time of year you get a divorce in Massachusetts, one thing to always keep in mind is the tax liability of any decision you make as part of your settlement. This is especially true in a high net worth divorce situation because you are most likely to have accounts that will face huge tax burdens if they

Read More »

Sex addiction and divorce

Although there are many reasons why couples come to the conclusion that their marriage needs to end, a partner’s unfaithfulness is responsible for many divorces. Some people may cheat on their spouse one time and deeply regret what they have done, while others may have little or no regard for their actions. Sometimes, these affairs may go on for years

Read More »

What determines the value of expensive paintings?

An old painting can be worth a lot of money, so if you and your spouse jointly own such a piece of art, you want to be sure how much the painting is actually worth. Massachusetts couples who end up divorcing face the thorny question of who gets the painting, and in some cases the painting ends up being sold

Read More »

Four things to consider during a high net worth divorce

A divorce is a painful time. You are moving forward with a new life that you will no longer share with your soon-to-be ex. You have many things to consider, particularly if you have a substantial amount of assets. You want to get what is fair. Here are four things to think about when you are going through a high

Read More »

When might a forensic accountant help in a divorce case?

It is no secret that every Massachusetts divorce is different and that what works for one divorcing couple may not necessarily do so for the next. In other words, if you or your spouse are particularly high earners, or if one of you has an especially complicated financial profile, your divorce may take longer than one involving two low-income earners

Read More »

How do you deal with unique items in a divorce?

Nobody expects divorce to be easy, but some of the complications Massachusetts couples have when they decide to formally end their marriages would probably surprise you. Many of the things you simply shared during your partnership would likely take on a whole new aspect after you decided to split up. Artwork is one of the more complex assets you would

Read More »

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