A recent Rhode Island case should send a clear message to those getting divorced that they need to go through all their insurance policies, retirement accounts, and estate planning documents to see who they have listed as their beneficiary. If they see that their soon-to-be
Sixty-two percent of attorneys polled in a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported that they have seen a significant increase in the number of clients seeking prenuptial agreements over the past several years. Other reports indicate that the total number
If you’re going through a divorce, you are likely focused on what’s going to happen to the marital home, cars, credit card bills, joint bank accounts, home furnishings, and perhaps vacation home. But it’s common for people to overlook another important potential asset: their spouse’s
The divorce process can take a long time — anywhere from several months to several years, depending on the complexity of the issues and the level of conflict. However, certain issues may need to be addressed more quickly than that. That’s where a “pendente lite”
Splitting up a couple’s property in a divorce can be tricky and contentious. But when either or both spouses own a business, it can take things to another level, making the process of untangling debts and assets even more complicated. There are also a lot
The Supreme Judicial Court’s recent decision in the case of Cavanaugh v. Cavanaugh has had a major impact on how alimony and child support are calculated in Massachusetts Probate & Family Court cases. The Court’s decision, which was issued in June 2022, has significantly revised
Divorce can be challenging. Even if both parties are on board, divorce is a significant life shift, and with that comes stress, uncertainty, and change. As your needs, priorities, and goals take on a new course, one thing you don’t want to overlook is your
A recent case from Massachusetts shows that being as clear as possible with your attorney about your wishes when negotiating a separation agreement will help you greatly should a dispute arise later on. In that case, a divorcing couple negotiated a separation agreement that merged
Many divorcing parents are concerned about new romantic interests in the lives of their soon-to-be-ex-spouses and the potential introduction of these strangers to their children. Some may even want to incorporate language into their divorce agreements restricting the ability of an ex-spouse to introduce a
In the Internet age, we’ve all gotten used to less privacy. But one thing few of us are comfortable with is the idea of our divorce being public. Unfortunately, divorce filings are generally considered a matter of public record. Additionally, divorce hearings are open to
A recent Rhode Island case should send a clear message to those getting divorced that they need to go through all their insurance policies, retirement accounts, and estate planning documents to see who they have listed as their beneficiary. If they see that their soon-to-be
Sixty-two percent of attorneys polled in a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported that they have seen a significant increase in the number of clients seeking prenuptial agreements over the past several years. Other reports indicate that the total number
If you’re going through a divorce, you are likely focused on what’s going to happen to the marital home, cars, credit card bills, joint bank accounts, home furnishings, and perhaps vacation home. But it’s common for people to overlook another important potential asset: their spouse’s
The divorce process can take a long time — anywhere from several months to several years, depending on the complexity of the issues and the level of conflict. However, certain issues may need to be addressed more quickly than that. That’s where a “pendente lite”
Splitting up a couple’s property in a divorce can be tricky and contentious. But when either or both spouses own a business, it can take things to another level, making the process of untangling debts and assets even more complicated. There are also a lot
The Supreme Judicial Court’s recent decision in the case of Cavanaugh v. Cavanaugh has had a major impact on how alimony and child support are calculated in Massachusetts Probate & Family Court cases. The Court’s decision, which was issued in June 2022, has significantly revised
Divorce can be challenging. Even if both parties are on board, divorce is a significant life shift, and with that comes stress, uncertainty, and change. As your needs, priorities, and goals take on a new course, one thing you don’t want to overlook is your
A recent case from Massachusetts shows that being as clear as possible with your attorney about your wishes when negotiating a separation agreement will help you greatly should a dispute arise later on. In that case, a divorcing couple negotiated a separation agreement that merged
Many divorcing parents are concerned about new romantic interests in the lives of their soon-to-be-ex-spouses and the potential introduction of these strangers to their children. Some may even want to incorporate language into their divorce agreements restricting the ability of an ex-spouse to introduce a
In the Internet age, we’ve all gotten used to less privacy. But one thing few of us are comfortable with is the idea of our divorce being public. Unfortunately, divorce filings are generally considered a matter of public record. Additionally, divorce hearings are open to
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