Couples mixing business with marriage is a dicey proposition. Some spouses are able to make the dual dynamic work. Other couples, whether one or both are actively involved in operations, the countless hours together at home and work reach a breaking point where...
Divorce
How a divorce can impact your retirement plans
One of the common goals of marriage is to have someone to save with for a comfortable retirement. However, when a marital union ends in a divorce, that dream can take a detour. Suddenly, each spouse has to take care of their individual future and figure out how to...
What is a QDRO?
When couples get divorced, they are required to divide their assets. Most of these assets are things that they already own. They have to decide how to divide up the contents of a shared bank account, for instance, or they have to sell their family home and split up...
How much of a business’s value is at risk during divorce?
Some people start a business after achieving a certain level of professional success. They want to turn their connections and experience into a viable stream of income. Others might inherit a business from family members. Regardless of how someone becomes a business...
Can business owners still work together after divorce?
Some business owners are married couples. For instance, maybe they both had other jobs when they got married, but they quickly realized that they wanted to spend more time together and have more financial freedom. So, shortly after that marriage, they launched a...
Does getting divorced mean you have to sell your house?
Getting a divorce could certainly mean that you need to sell your home. If you and your spouse own the home together and it is marital property, then it is subject to property division. Many couples will opt to sell their homes at this point because the division is...
Understanding the unique issues in a gray divorce
Dissolving a long-term marriage can be especially difficult for couples over 50. Some call this a gray divorce. The ending of a relationship that has lasted decades presents challenges typically not present in other divorces. We will examine some of the reasons for...
How long does a no-fault divorce take in Massachusetts?
Divorce can be stressful, from going through the legal processes to seeing a life you thought would last forever end. Thus, it's understandable if you wish to know how long it can take before you’re able to move on. Here is what you should know about no-fault divorce...
Co-parenting: the most common mistakes parents make
Co-parenting can be challenging, but it supports the well-being of your children. As divorced parents, working together is essential to provide your kids a supportive and stable environment. Even though co-parenting is the best way to move forward with your children,...
Can you spy on a spouse in Massachusetts?
Your trust in your spouse may be entirely broken – and your marriage along with it. Worse, you suspect that your spouse is lying about anything from a clandestine relationship to hidden assets, and you know the divorce is heading to litigation. Is it time to do some...