January is often referred to as “Divorce Month” due to a noticeable rise in divorce filings that occur at the start of the new year. (Of course, some couples “simply” decide to divorce in January, but may not get around to formally filing for divorce until February or...
Can the financial cost of your divorce be reduced?
Divorce can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In high-asset cases, it can cost much more than this. Divorce is stressful enough without getting into financial trouble. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to keep the costs down. Here are a few things to...
Tips for divorcing a narcissist
Even when you and your ex are cordial toward one another, divorce is a challenging undertaking. The situation becomes even more complex if you’re divorcing someone who has narcissistic tendencies. A person who’s narcissistic has an over-inflated sense of...
Why would a divorced couple jointly own a home?
In many cases, couples who are getting divorced will sell their house. In some instances, one spouse will take over as the sole owner, which may require them to refinance the mortgage. This is all done as part of property division. However, in other cases, couples may...
What happens to a couple’s mortgage when spouses divorce?
Separating commingled finances is often one of the biggest challenges when married couples divorce. After years of sharing income, assets and debts, they have to divide their property and also their financial obligations. Sometimes, there is overlap because their...
3 tactics for locating hidden assets during divorce
For many people, securing a fair economic outcome is a top priority in any pending divorce case. They want to hold their spouse accountable and to obtain the resources necessary to rebuild their life after the divorce. Unfortunately, some people don't play fair when...
Pursuing a fair divorce settlement if you’re nonconfrontational
Divorce is almost never an easy endeavor, but for those who are nonconfrontational, it can be particularly daunting. As such, a fear of conflict or confrontation may lead some to shy away from asserting their rights or interests during the settlement process. However,...
How long do alimony obligations last in Massachusetts?
If you were the breadwinner during your marriage, you’ll likely be required to pay spousal support after you divorce, especially if your spouse sacrificed their career to serve as a homemaker or is unable to work due to a disability. Your legal team – and the courts,...
Can your spouse just ignore your divorce filing?
You tell your spouse that you’re thinking about divorce, and they inform you that they are “never” getting divorced. They say they won’t go along with it, and that’s when you know that this isn’t going to be an amicable process. It is going to be contested. You move...
Temporary divorce orders offer interim (or long-term) stability
When wading into the turbulent waters of divorce, don't be surprised if you find yourself in need of fast solutions to pressing divorce concerns. Fortunately, you may be eligible for a temporary solution in matters that cannot wait until the end of your divorce....