Divorce is already hard enough. But it becomes even more challenging when you find out your spouse is hiding a few assets. Uncovering these assets is a crucial part of the divorce process so you get what you deserve. But how do you do it? What are hidden assets?...
Property Division
Are retirement plans considered marital assets?
Retirement plans often play a role in divorce proceedings. Understanding how these assets impact the division of property is crucial for both spouses as they navigate the process. Retirement plans and marital property Courts usually treat retirement plans as marital...
Dividing intellectual property in a Massachusetts divorce
Divorces are complicated, especially when it comes to dividing assets. In Massachusetts, intellectual property (IP) can add another layer of complexity. Intellectual property includes things like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. It's important to...
Cryptocurrency and property division
In Boston, cryptocurrency is making a big splash. This digital currency is becoming a significant part of people's investment portfolios. But what happens to these assets when couples decide to go their separate ways? The process of dividing cryptocurrency in such...
Financial steps during a divorce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the divorce rate in Massachusetts in 2021 was 1 per 1,000. While this is a relatively low number of divorces, you may still find yourself going through the process. As you navigate this step, you want to ensure...
Did “influencing” ruin your marriage?
Some of these families on Instagram really have it together, don’t they? Did you see how clean that house is? Did you see how happy they are? But then you look at your house, and you look at how long it takes to get everyone together for a simple snapshot. How do they...
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...
What are reasons to remove your name from a mortgage?
With divorce now a real possibility for you, you must consider the fate of your marital home. If you no longer want the residence, it is possible you might sell it or perhaps your spouse will want to keep it. If the latter scenario seems more likely, you should...
Is your wedding ring marital property?
If you were like many brides, you planned your wedding day for most of your life. In addition to choosing a beautiful dress and an elegant venue, you and your current spouse picked out the perfect wedding rings. Even though your marriage is heading for an inevitable...
What can you do to divorce-proof your business?
Whether you are happily married or you see divorce on the horizon, there is a tiny worry in the back of your mind about the fate of your business. You know that owning a business usually means sharing it as a marital asset that is subject to division in a divorce....