Divorce can make the future of your home, retirement savings and business seem uncertain. That concern may deepen if part of your wealth sits outside ordinary bank or brokerage accounts. If you are a business owner going through a divorce, identifying every asset can...
When a marriage includes a medical practice, figuring out the clinic’s fair market value is often one of the hardest parts of a divorce. A big part of that value is goodwill, an intangible asset that reflects what the business is worth beyond its equipment and cash....
The custody order reflected your circumstances at the time a judge entered it. Your child's situation has since evolved, and the existing schedule may no longer accommodate current realities. A Massachusetts court will not revise the order until you establish a...
If you are going through a divorce, real estate may become one of the most disputed parts of your case. The marital home may represent a large share of your net worth. You may also own vacation homes, rental properties or commercial real estate. Those assets can make...
Custody disputes often involve more than disagreements between parents. As children grow older, they may develop strong opinions about where they want to live and how much time they want to spend with each parent. Many parents wonder whether the court will honor those...
Divorced or separated parents generally live apart from one another but continue to share custody. As long as the courts determine that continued relationships with both parents are in the best interests of the children, there is an expectation that both parents...
When you face a property dispute in a Massachusetts divorce, the choice to settle or continue litigating may affect your finances for years. A sound strategy often considers cost, timing and risk. Massachusetts follows equitable division rules, which means courts...
In the past, divorce was often viewed as a legal "war". However, a different philosophy is taking root: conscious uncoupling. This approach transitions a marriage with honor and respect, focusing on the long-term health of the family unit rather than the destruction...
Divorce is a legal process that can take many routes. For some, a contentious courtroom battle is the best option. For others, mediation is a viable alternative. Those who are interested in a process that can save both time and money while preserving privacy should...
By Jessica Croker, Senior Associate For 15 years, I served as a prosecutor, including four years as Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit for the Cape and Islands and Plymouth County District Attorney’s Offices. During that time, I handled hundreds of domestic violence...
