MASTERING MONEY. As a byproduct of getting people divorced or helping them fight custody battles, we see a lot of financial statements for a lot of people. Today, we’re going to take some of the experience we have in...
When two spouses get divorced, who ends up with ownership over a privately owned business will depend on a number of factors. The division of assets can be one of the most complicated aspects of dissolving a marriage,...
Your preparedness for your day in court is of the utmost importance in any legal case. Just as our team will be working to prepare a well-supported case on your behalf, it is essential to understand how to best prepare for...
The courts look at many factors when deciding whether to award a parent custody or visitation rights. One of the most important factors is the fitness of either parent to care for their children and provide a safe and...
Rising costs of college have made it increasingly difficult for many students to afford higher education without incurring significant debt. Sticker costs for in-state public colleges hovered about $11,000 per year from...
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone, Take This! We don’t practice for divorce. There are no trainings or dry runs to prepare for it. Even when we consider the people who get pre-nuptial agreements, no one goes into a marriage...
The Best Laid Plans of Knives and Spoons. This month, we’re talking about the French concept of “mise en place,” (literally translated to “put in place”). It’s the art of preparation and building a flow of work...
When a couple with children is going through a divorce, determining child support can be one of the most concerning issues. Generally, the two main factors that impact the amount of child support is the income of each...
No, Massachusetts is not a community property state. Instead, Massachusetts follows equitable distribution rules, meaning a judge will divide marital property fairly but not necessarily equally. If you are facing a divorce,...
Physical abuse gets the most attention legally, but emotional abuse can leave scars that run just as deep, even though they cannot be physically seen. Most emotional abuse doesn’t start in a manner that would cause you to...