By: Jennifer Silva, Esq. This week, we received further insight from the Supreme Judicial Court regarding the constitutionality of the Alimony Reform Action of 2011 (“The Act”); specifically, with respect to the application of the durational limits of The Act to merged alimony agreements that predate The Act’s effective date. In the Van Arsdale case,…
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Bankruptcy and Support
By: Christina Pashou, Esq. Under Massachusetts Law, support to one’s family, whether child support or alimony, cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Massachusetts bankruptcy filings. If you are owed child support or alimony, pursuant to a divorce separation agreement, and the other party files for bankruptcy, it is imperative that you know…
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
Postnup Q&A with Marcia J. Mavrides A postnuptial agreement is a legally binding contract entered into by a husband and wife, who want to stay married, but also want a clear agreement regarding management and control of their finances and assets during divorce and/or in the event of divorce. When may a Postnup be useful…
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