When your Massachusetts marriage runs its course, you may need to rethink your financial future and figure out how to maintain a lifestyle similar to the one you enjoy now without your one-time partner. Some people in your shoes choose to add certain financial...
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Can back child support result in passport denial?
Whether you lose your job unexpectedly or suffer a sudden health crisis that impacts your finances, paying child support on time can become difficult for various reasons. However, it is crucial to make sure that you stay caught up in order to avoid serious...
Is modification possible for child custody orders?
When two parents are not in a relationship, they have to manage their children through the court and legal processes in most cases. While it is common for child support modifications to occur, you may not be aware that you also can seek child custody changes. The...
Does an ex’s work record make you eligible for Social Security?
When you live in Massachusetts and reach retirement age, whether you receive Social Security retirement benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration depends on your work history. More specifically, your eligibility for these benefits depends on how long you...
What makes parenting time different from child custody?
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...
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...