Understanding different types of income is an essential part of dividing marital property in a divorce. Failure to do so can mean leaving money on the table. With this in mind, it is wise for a husband or wife to understand how their spouse is compensated. This helps...
After you spend years building up your retirement accounts, you expect to retire comfortably relatively young. But if you and your spouse get a divorce before you retire, you risk losing that cushion. When you go through a divorce, any assets that you and your spouse...
Alimony -- or spousal support -- is a necessary but contentious aspect of Massachusetts family law. In the past, those who were ordered to pay support could at least deduct the payments from their taxes, while their ex-spouses claimed the payments as income and paid...
Protecting personal property is a priority for most people in Massachusetts, and getting married usually does not change those feelings. Younger adults are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements to define which property is separate and which is marital, which...
Money is a significant source of stress for many people in Massachusetts. That stress may even feel amplified during periods of uncertainty or significant life transitions, such as divorce. Protecting post-divorce finances is a priority for most people, but how to go...
Most people in Massachusetts are understandably worried about what their finances will look like after a divorce. For those who earned less than their soon-to-be ex-spouse or who stayed home to care for children, things like alimony and spousal support can be...
Popular media tends to paint a very one-dimensional picture of what it looks like to end a marriage. While movies and TV shows might ultimately reflect how many people in Massachusetts view divorce, the reality could be much different. Not only is divorce unique for...
Deciding to end a marriage can be a complicated matter. Even when a person is no longer happily married, it can be an emotional matter to file for divorce. Many people are also concerned about various financial matters, and parents might feel worried about how to...
Money stress in marriage is nothing new. Most couples in Massachusetts will end up fighting over money at least once or will see it pop back up as a recurring point of stress throughout the relationship. However, in some cases it is much more than being a little...
Virtually no one gets married with the intention of splitting up later on, but the reality is that a significant number of marriages do not last. Many divorces in Massachusetts have common factors, such as financial problems or significant levels of stress. But what...