Divorces are difficult experiences, regardless of the issues that exist between the spouses. Property distribution can be especially challenging. Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state, which means judges will divide the property based on what is equitable (fair) and not necessarily what is equal. This, alone, introduces an element of complexity....
Category: Divorce
Will divorce impact your business succession plan?
Facing divorce as the owner of a business can be frightening. You likely have short-term goals for your company and long-range plans to see your business into the future.
Often a divorce can lead to changes in your daily life as well as your future plans. As a business owner, the asset division will likely...
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Who Can Benefit From Conciliation and how does it work?
The traditional Probate and Family Court system is effective for many clients. But some divorce and family law cases can be resolved faster and with less expense. This depends, in part, on the clients’ ability to communicate with each other even in an emotionally difficult time. For such couples, conciliation could be very beneficial.
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When is uncontested divorce an option?
Divorce can be a stressful and expensive situation. While you and your spouse may have agreed to part ways, there might be little else you agree on.
Contested divorces where spouses argue over who keeps the home and the housewares may be what you see in the media. Still, it is not always the best...
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Challenges Facing Business Owners During Divorce
Business owners and entrepreneurs face unique challenges when entering into a divorce. Any business that one or both spouses own, or in which they may have an interest, will come into play in a divorce case. There are three main areas in which treatment of a business in a divorce can be particularly important.
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A divorce involving a business can be complex
People who own businesses and get married in Massachusetts usually believe that their marriages will last years, even decades. However, over time, two married individuals can easily grow apart, leaving them with no choice but to get divorced. Fortunately, company owners can take a few steps to safeguard their property ifÂ
Several reasons cited for getting a divorce
When couples in Massachusetts marry, they often expect their unions to be long lasting. However, sometimes, divorce simply cannot be avoided. In fact, more than 10 percent of Americans who are at least 15 years old have gone through marital breakups and have not gotten married again. Couples divorce for a...
Financial mistakes made during divorce can have long-term impact
Financial issues can be just as problematic during the divorce process as they can be during the marriage itself. Unfortunately, if those going through divorce in Massachusetts make poor decisions when dealing with complex financial issues, it can cost them in the long run. Here are some mistakes that those navigating the process would be...
Levels of beauty might drive divorce
Various issues can cause a couple to get divorced, including financial conflict and infidelity, but experts say that their levels of attractiveness may also be a factor in their marital breakups in Massachusetts. Research shows that if men marry more attractive women, their chances of divorce increase. The reason for this...
Tips may lead to amicable divorce in Massachusetts
The process of dissolving a marriage can be lengthy and lead to emotional exhaustion for the two spouses involved. As a result, hostilities might develop between the two parties as they attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory divorce settlement. However, following a couple of tips may help divorcing spouses to have...