Leaders In Massachusetts Family Law
Some divorcing couples in Massachusetts have relatively even economic circumstances. They may both enjoy successful careers and can thrive even after the divorce. Other times, one spouse may earn far less than the other. Such scenarios often occur because that spouse...
In Massachusetts, before 2012, recipients of alimony were able to continue receiving these payments even if they were involved in relationships that resembled a marriage. If the recipient officially remarried, however, these payments would be eliminated immediately....
If you are divorcing your spouse, one of the items you must resolve during the process is alimony. If you are the spouse who earns less income, it is likely you will be awarded alimony to maintain the standard of living you enjoyed while you were married. To determine...
In life, hardly anything ever remains the same. The one constant we can always anticipate is change, which is why family courts allow former spouses to request post-divorce modifications. If you were ordered to pay alimoany, but believe financial circumstances changed...
If your marriage is headed toward divorce and adultery is a factor or the factor for the divorce, you may wonder if cheating impacts a spouse’s ability to receive alimony, also known as spousal support. If your divorce may involve an alimony award, this is a valid...
One of the most important parts of the divorce process is determining alimony, also known as spousal support and maintenance. There are four types of alimony in Massachusetts: general term alimony, rehabilitative alimony, transitional alimony, and reimbursement...
If you are interested in filing for divorce this year, you must consider the new tax laws which are now fully enacted. Signed into law on December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reverses the divorce law which was introduced nearly a century ago in order provide more...
Moving on after divorce can occasionally result in remarriage. However, a new marriage may have an impact on your current divorce order, especially regarding alimony and child support payments. You may also have questions whether you may have questions about whether...
Every state handles its approach to divorce differently, but many generally do not take infidelity into account. While many states support no-fault divorces, Massachusetts is considered both a fault and no-fault state and, among its grounds for divorce is adultery....
