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Do you believe your ex is hiding assets ahead of a divorce?
Your property division agreement should be a fair and equitable split of the assets you’ve acquired throughout your marriage. However, sometimes people don’t play by the rules. Occasionally, one spouse may attempt to hide assets from the other. If you believe this is...
3 tips for asking for a prenuptial agreement
Asking for a prenuptial agreement can be a sticky situation. Nobody wants to go into a marriage thinking that it will not last. This makes it awkward then to create a Massachusetts legal document that prepares for a divorce. However, having this type of agreement is...
Concerns about retirement and divorce
Some Massachusetts couples who are considering divorce might be worried about the impact a split can have on their retirement plan. This might be particularly concerning for spouses who have significantly less savings for their retirement than their ex-partner or who...
USDA urges states to enforce SNAP child support rules
Food stamp programs in Massachusetts and around the country help almost 40 million people to meet their nutritional needs, and many of the most vulnerable recipients are children. A debate is currently underway about rules that would deny access to the Supplemental...
Avoid these 4 social media posts during your divorce
When you are with your friends or family members, snapping a photograph to upload to social media can be tempting. After all, social media platforms provide an effective way to keep in touch with both loved ones and strangers. Social media seems to be everywhere...
Co-parenting mistakes to avoid with teens
After a divorce, some Massachusetts parents may struggle to raise their kids. When their children reach their teen years, they might be tempted to take a more hands-off approach, reasoning that their teens are mature enough that they do not need to communicate as...
How parents can deal with divorce
Divorce can be quite challenging when the married couple has young children. However, it's generally better to divorce than to stay together for the kids in cases where the marriage causes conflict. It's not the divorce per se that hurts the kids; it's the conflict....
Protecting a credit score during divorce
Some Massachusetts estranged couples may find that after a divorce, their credit rating suffers. This is not because of the process itself but may happen as a result of joint accounts. In some cases, it could also be because it is not uncommon for people to struggle...
Do courts divide student loan debt in divorce?
There are many assets to divide in a divorce. From child custody to alimony, most spouses know how to prepare accordingly. However, many couples overlook one important asset when heading into divorce: Debt. These days, many people have student loan debt. It is...