Parents who are splitting up after a difficult marriage must have a clear idea of their rights under a custody arrangement. It is understandable if you want to prioritize spending time with your child. However, this does not mean you will have custody. According to...
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How to protect your retirement in a high-asset divorce
Divorce is not typically an easy or pleasant process. When you have a high net worth, it becomes very messy. You have likely spent years, maybe even decades, building your long-term financial stability and prosperity. Therefore, these are some tips to help you protect...
How do you divide art in a divorce?
The division of assets in a divorce can be challenging. You may have some complicated property that you need to figure out how to divide. One such asset is art. Art can be hard to value. It also could jump in value in a short time. In some cases, the valuation is...
What could invalidate a prenuptial agreement?
Premarital contracts date back thousands of years. Couples with many assets often turn to such agreements to protect their property in case of divorce. In unique circumstances, such documents may not hold up legally, and couples require the intervention of the family...
What are ways to determine the value of a small business?
If your spouse has an ownership stake in your small business, you may have to determine the value of your enterprise as part of your divorce. Selling your business to divide some of its value to your wife or husband could be a possibility. Therefore, you should select...
3 FAQs about custody modifications in Massachusetts
Even after you have finalized the divorce and made custody arrangements, life has a way of changing circumstances. In Massachusetts, parents have the right to request a modification to custody orders. Keep in mind that the courts will conduct due diligence to ensure...
Will a Massachusetts court hear my custody case?
If you live in Massachusetts, you likely expect that a state court will hear your custody case. You may have nothing to worry about if you and your child have lived all your lives here. However, there could be a question of jurisdiction if your child has spent a lot...
What should I know about a deferred sale?
A divorce can require daunting decisions, especially if you have children and do not want to disrupt their lives by uprooting them from the only home they have known. This is why some couples do not sell their marital home right away. According to Homelight, a...
Can changes in child care coverage affect child support?
In child support cases, state courts generally require a parent to provide health insurance coverage for a child who is a dependent. You or your co-parent may bear this responsibility. However, if events occur that impact the ability of yourself or your co-parent to...
What is the length of time for paying alimony?
The court awards alimony when there is a clear financial discrepancy between the two parties in a divorce or when there is a need for financial help by one party to meet basic necessities. How long the court will require alimony payments depends on the length of the...