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...
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...
Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity as a way to diversify one’s portfolio and build personal wealth. Although a valuable financial tool, these assets require careful consideration during divorce. The following will provide a step-by-step...
Divorce can be especially complicated when shared pets are involved. For many couples, pets are more than just animals – they are beloved family members. For those facing a divorce and shared pet ownership, they are likely wondering about how to decide who keeps the...
When you're going through a divorce in Massachusetts, tax consequences might be the furthest thing from your mind. However, the financial decisions you make during the divorce process can significantly impact your tax obligations for years to come. According to the...
If you’re divorcing in your senior or even middle years, much of your and your spouse’s combined assets are likely tied up in some type of retirement savings plan. You could be counting on 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) or pension plans....
When a marriage dissolves, financial assets and liabilities become subject to division, and mismanagement of these resources can lead to significant losses. One issue that can arise during divorce is marital waste, which occurs when one spouse squanders marital assets...
A significant part of the divorce process in Massachusetts is dividing assets that spouses have accumulated throughout the course of their marriage. This can often be a complex and challenging task, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts such as...
Couples in Massachusetts who find themselves contemplating divorce often have many questions about the process. State law provides broad guidelines that couples and judges can interpret based on the specifics of any particular situation. For example, many modern...
In a Massachusetts divorce, the court deems all assets acquired during marriage as marital property, including your retirement accounts. However, they are not usually split like all the other assets; some unique factors can come into play. Massachusetts divorce laws...
