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Measuring the Length of Same Sex Marriage

Formally, under Massachusetts law, the same rules and procedures that govern traditional marriage also apply to same-sex marriage. There are no special procedures that govern gay and lesbian marriages. Same-sex divorce in Massachusetts presents many of the same issues as divorce involving heterosexual partners, including the division of assets, spousal support, and child custody. Still,…
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Shift your Perspective in 2019: Co-Parenting

We all know how New Year’s resolutions go: we hype them up, brag about them for the first few months of the new year, and then by March, wonder what happened. This year can be different because we have a new type of resolution for you to consider: Pressing ‘reset’ on your perspective. The new…
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What does the Trump tax bill mean for alimony?

by: Julia Rodgers Congress' massive tax overhaul will affect virtually every corner of your life — even your divorce. The tax overhaul includes a provision that removes a 75-year-old tax deduction for alimony payments. So, what does this mean for you? Well, the new rules will not affect anyone who signs a separation agreement or…
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Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything?

Failure to disclose important information to your attorney can damage your case. Every Massachusetts divorce case is different, with many moving parts. So, when you contemplate whether you should tell your divorce lawyer everything, the answer is yes. What is considered important in a MA divorce case? If you are unsure about whether something is…
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