When parties to a marriage are divorcing, the issue of future alimony payments may be on the table. Alimony, also referred to as spousal maintenance or support, can be a contentious and complicated issue during a divorce proceeding, and is best navigated with the support of an experienced Massachusetts family law attorney.
Divorce proceedings often get a bad rap. Indeed, when many people think of divorce, they picture contentious courtrooms, long, drawn-out legal battles, and angry parties. And while this certainly may be the case, it definitely doesn’t have to be. Through divorce mediation, couples can work together to reach a settlement in their divorce in a…
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Making the decision that you want to end your marriage is incredibly difficult, and is complicated by not fully understanding the rules or requirements for the dissolution of your marriage in Massachusetts. One frequent question that individuals who are hoping to end their marriage often ask is whether or not there is any period of…
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Choosing to leave your spouse is rarely an easy decision, and one that’s complicated by a spouse who’s uncooperative during the divorce process. When parties to a marriage work together, divorce can be quick and relatively stress-free and inexpensive; on the other hand, when issues in a divorce are contested, the process can be costly,…
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For divorcing couples, there are a lot of questions to be answered about who gets to keep what and why. For some, certain assets can be particularly contentious — especially expensive or sentimental engagement and wedding rings. If you are going through a divorce and are wondering who gets to hold onto this jewelry, working…
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When you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you have multiple options for pursuing how to finalize your divorce. If you are on good terms with your spouse, you may choose to jointly file paperwork in agreement on all issues. More likely, however, if the terms of a settlement are contested, you’ll have…
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Of all of the issues that a couple will have to resolve in order for a divorce to be finalized in Massachusetts, none are more emotional than that of child custody. Indeed, child custody is often contentious, complex, and personal, with both parents hoping to be the primary caregiver of shared children.
Getting a divorce is a lot more complicated than simply deciding that you don’t want to live with your spouse anymore. Instead, for most couples, it requires completely extricating oneself from an otherwise entwined life with shared physical assets, friendships, family, and sometimes children. As you enter the divorce process, it’s extremely important to understand…
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When a relationship turns volatile and divorce is the only option, it’s not uncommon for one or both partners to look for ways to lay blame on the other. Not only can blaming and shaming help an individual cope emotionally with the separation, but in some cases, allegations of fault or harm can impact the…
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When married couples are separating, they are required to reach a property division settlement before the divorce can be finalized. All marital assets are subject to equitable distribution in the divorce, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Here’s an overview of what to know about dividing RSUs in a divorce, and how a skilled divorce attorney…
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