On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jun 26, 2019 | Family Law
Our readers in Massachusetts know that divorce can have a substantial impact on the lives of all involved, which oftentimes includes a soon-to-be ex-spouse and their children. In a divorce case, property and debt will be divided, alimony might be debated, and child...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | May 16, 2019 | Family Law
Many families in Massachusetts have at least one child with special needs. Planning for the future economic well-being of such a child is often a heavy burden with unforeseeable consequences. One method of easing that burden and ensuring a favorable outcome is the...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Apr 11, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce, even a simple one, can be one of life’s most taxing experiences. If a child is involved, the experience can become even more stressful. And if the child has special needs, the experience may seem to tax the emotional resources of both parents beyond...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Feb 27, 2019 | Family Law
Massachusetts couples who own a family business together but are ending their marital or personal relationship have many important options to consider when it comes to what they want to do with the business moving forward. This decision can have a huge financial...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jan 24, 2019 | Family Law
Many Springfield, Massachusetts, residents have a lot of wealth tied up in their retirement plans. These plans are often offered through one’s work. Plans, including pensions and 401(k) investment plans, are a common way of saving money up for retirement, as...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Dec 28, 2018 | Family Law
Because it marks a once-in-75-year change, this blog has written previously on the federal government’s recent decision to adjust how alimony is treated for federal income tax purposes. To summarize our previous posts, any Massachusetts alimony order finalized...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Nov 15, 2018 | Family Law
Although this blog previously discussed this, with the end of the year approaching, this is a great occasion to remind Massachusetts residents of upcoming changes in the way alimony gets handled for tax purposes. For divorces and other orders finalized before the end...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Oct 4, 2018 | Family Law
The idea of an offshore account may connote some sense of mystery or even inherently illegal activity. However, the reality is that offshore accounts are simply bank or investment accounts that are held in foreign countries. Residents of Springfield, Massachusetts,...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Sep 27, 2018 | Family Law
As many Springfield residents probably know already, a divorce or legal separation, and sometimes even an informal breakup, are going to each cause issues related to property division. With respect to divorce in particular, the goal in Massachusetts is to divide the...
On behalf of Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law | Jul 27, 2018 | Family Law
Many people who go through a divorce will tell you they were surprised that, despite all the intense emotions that come with the end of a marriage, the process of dissolving the marriage is largely about money. And the monetary aspects carry over during tax time....
