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8 Reasons A Prenuptial Agreement in Massachusetts May Be Unenforceable

You may think your prenuptial agreement is boilerplate and ironclad. You and your spouse discussed the terms, drafted a quick agreement, and signed it. Perhaps you even created your prenuptial agreement to the letter of the law, played by the rules, and checked every box. So, is your prenuptial agreement fool-proof? Rarely. Is it guaranteed?…
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement in Massachusetts?

In recent years, it has become more and more common for married couples to consider a postnuptial agreement in Massachusetts. A postnuptial agreement (also known as a Marital Agreement and commonly referred to as a "postnup") is meant to create a clear understanding of management and control of finances and assets to create a more…
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“I don’t Feel Comfortable With You Coming Home”

What do you do when your spouse tells you this and refuses to have a calm discussion about why he/she feels this way?  Well, you have two basic options: Ignore his/her statement, after all its your home too. Stay away for a period of time and try again later. Unfortunately, this statement is often made…
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A Survival Guide to Valentine’s Day During or After Divorce

Valentine’s Day is not for everyone. You might not expect chocolates and one dozen long-stemmed red roses every February 14th. Perhaps you regularly scoff at the idea of a candlelit dinner on a chilly February evening. Maybe you roll your eyes at the red and pink rows of sentimental greeting cards and advertisements beckoning you…
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