posted by Eric Schutzbank Alimony is a word that most divorcing parties do not want to hear. The higher income earning spouse doesn’t want to pay to and the lower income earning spouse either doesn’t want to ask for it or isn’t getting enough in
posted by Eric Schutzbank While lawyers like to plan for all contingencies, the reality is that life is extremely fluid and we cannot predict all of the possibilities. A parenting plan that works when the children are ages three (3) and five (5) may not
posted by Eric Schutzbank Under Massachusetts law, the Child Support Guidelines must be reviewed every four years to determine if revision is required. The Chief Justice of the Trial Court appoints a Child Support Guidelines Task Force every four years for this purpose. The Court
posted by Eric Schutzbank Our children are an integral part of our lives and keeping them safe is what parenting is all about. Parenting together after divorce presents new challenges to an already difficult process, but navigating painful emotions to maintain a united front is
posted by Eric Schutzbank The emotional aspect of divorce often makes it difficult to focus on the details of what needs to take place. One of the areas that is often overlooked is your credit rating. How can you protect yourself? Consider three tips. 1.
For Massachusetts residents, here are two important areas of divorce law you should be aware of: Property Division Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 208 Section 34, property is divided in an equitable manner (this is often but not always equal) based on a series
After a couple divorced, the wife asked a court to change their two children’s last name to her maiden name. (The children had been given the husband’s last name at birth.) The judge agreed, saying that since the mother was the primary residential parent, it
These days, a growing number of couples are opting out of traditional church weddings and are choosing instead to be married in less formal ceremonies, often presided over by a friend or relative rather than a priest or rabbi. That’s fine if that’s what the
The following is a summary of highlights of the new Alimony Reform law in Massachusetts. Alimony: New Law Establishes Durational Limits Long Term marriages (greater than 20 years): Alimony will end at retirement age as defined by Social Security Act; 5 years or less: Maximum
Alimony reform in Massachusetts is an issue that has been discussed for years. On March 1, 2012, a new alimony law went into effect that completely changes the law in Massachusetts. Under the old law, the Court had no authority to set durational limits for
posted by Eric Schutzbank Alimony is a word that most divorcing parties do not want to hear. The higher income earning spouse doesn’t want to pay to and the lower income earning spouse either doesn’t want to ask for it or isn’t getting enough in
posted by Eric Schutzbank While lawyers like to plan for all contingencies, the reality is that life is extremely fluid and we cannot predict all of the possibilities. A parenting plan that works when the children are ages three (3) and five (5) may not
posted by Eric Schutzbank Under Massachusetts law, the Child Support Guidelines must be reviewed every four years to determine if revision is required. The Chief Justice of the Trial Court appoints a Child Support Guidelines Task Force every four years for this purpose. The Court
posted by Eric Schutzbank Our children are an integral part of our lives and keeping them safe is what parenting is all about. Parenting together after divorce presents new challenges to an already difficult process, but navigating painful emotions to maintain a united front is
posted by Eric Schutzbank The emotional aspect of divorce often makes it difficult to focus on the details of what needs to take place. One of the areas that is often overlooked is your credit rating. How can you protect yourself? Consider three tips. 1.
For Massachusetts residents, here are two important areas of divorce law you should be aware of: Property Division Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 208 Section 34, property is divided in an equitable manner (this is often but not always equal) based on a series
After a couple divorced, the wife asked a court to change their two children’s last name to her maiden name. (The children had been given the husband’s last name at birth.) The judge agreed, saying that since the mother was the primary residential parent, it
These days, a growing number of couples are opting out of traditional church weddings and are choosing instead to be married in less formal ceremonies, often presided over by a friend or relative rather than a priest or rabbi. That’s fine if that’s what the
The following is a summary of highlights of the new Alimony Reform law in Massachusetts. Alimony: New Law Establishes Durational Limits Long Term marriages (greater than 20 years): Alimony will end at retirement age as defined by Social Security Act; 5 years or less: Maximum
Alimony reform in Massachusetts is an issue that has been discussed for years. On March 1, 2012, a new alimony law went into effect that completely changes the law in Massachusetts. Under the old law, the Court had no authority to set durational limits for
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