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The Worth of Assets In Massachusetts, divorcing couples must divide their assets equitably (i.e. fairly). Seems pretty simple, right? If all your assets were cash, equitable distribution would be fairly straightforward. In reality, dividing assets can be more about dividing ...
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View MoreLegal Custody and Decision-Making Massachusetts recognizes two types of custody: legal and physical custody. Legal custody gives you the right to make ...
View MoreSteps to Mediation Many people aren’t familiar with divorce mediation. Mediation is a relatively new way to get divorced and still a less common ...
View MoreA New Partnership Once you’ve decided to divorce, you may be like many people and check out of the marriage. But if you have kids, you can’t fully ...
View MoreIn mediation, I do not act as an attorney for either spouse, but rather as a neutral third party to assist both spouses. I have been mediating divorce ...
View MoreQuestions to Ask Divorce is a big step and one you can’t retrace. Some people wonder whether they are ready for divorce. In the beginning stages, ...
View MoreReluctant and Not Ready Unless you and your spouse are on the same page, you may have some disagreements when it comes to the divorce. If your spouse ...
View MoreIt’s All in How You Say It You and your spouse have decided to divorce. You have separated but are trying to work together to negotiate the terms of ...
View MoreAsset Division Demystified It is not uncommon for spouses to fight for months on end about who gets what asset. In fact, many couples end up in court ...
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