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The concept of divorce will be familiar to most if not all parties but, even though you’re familiar with it, you may not necessarily understand how the divorce process works. Without learning more about the process, you won’t be able to make … Continue reading →

Although you and your partner would have had your differences when filing for divorce, it would be extreme to think that you would wish the worst on them such as death. However, it may have you wondering might happen if your ex … Continue reading →

Generally, marital property is property acquired by either spouse during the marriage. On the other hand, premarital property, owned by a spouse before the marriage, is considered separate property and isn’t split up during a divorce. Sometimes the lines get … Continue reading →

The purpose of Child Support is to protect children from the economic impact a divorce, which can affect their standard of living. Child Support is for basic needs that will give the child the same quality of life that the child … Continue reading →

Many people aren’t aware that the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court requires parents to complete a mandatory parent education class. This is required if you are divorcing and have minor children, even if the divorce is uncontested. This is extremely … Continue reading →

6 months ago (September 2017), Massachusetts substantially changed the game of family court and enacted the new Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. These adjusted guidelines supersede all previous versions and bring with them some major changes. Some of the notable adjustments … Continue reading →

Divorce causes tax issues; it’s as simple as that. Are you the custodial parent? For tax purposes, a child is usually treated as a “belonging” to the parent who has custody for the greater part of the year. That parent … Continue reading →