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5 Signs Your Marriage Could Be Over

by: Julia Rodgers How do you see the signs your marriage could be over? For many of us, the reality of “till death do us part” may become an improbable ideal. When a marriage becomes too painful and communication has broken down, it may be time to re-evaluate what is best for you and your family. Although…
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Kelly Rutherford’s Custody Battle

  Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford’s custody battle has recently been taken to a whole new level. Rutherford recently appeared in front of a Federal Judge in Manhattan this past week, alleging that her children were illegally deported from the U.S. to live with her ex-husband in Europe. Kelly Rutherford has sued the U.S. Government,…
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Who keeps the Engagement Ring?

What happens to the engagement ring if you and your fiancé decide not to get married? In most cases, an engagement ring is a gift from one person given to another as a promise to marry. In such case, the ring is not considered “marital property” until the couple has actually married. If the ring…
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Rehabilitative Alimony

Rehabilitative alimony is one of the four (4) types of alimony identified by Massachusetts statute. Specifically, rehabilitative alimony is the periodic payment of support to a recipient spouse who is expected to become economically self-sufficient by a predicted time. Like general term alimony, the amount of rehabilitative alimony should not exceed the recipient’s need or…
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