by: Alana Megna The holiday season is upon us, and many families are looking forward to celebrating holiday traditions. Although the holidays are filled with cheer and excitement, it can be hard to focus on the positive while going through a divorce. It is important…
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The Holiday Shuffle: Planning Vacations with Joint Custody
It can be difficult to plan vacations with Joint Custody. In my experience, the Probate and Family Courts tend to be quite over-crowded a few days before Christmas with parents who are in disagreement regarding holiday parenting schedules. In the event that you do not have a court order that specifies holiday parenting time, it…
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$1 Billion Dollar Divorce Settlement May Not Be Enough for a U.S. Oil Baron’s Ex-Wife
Harold Hamm, the founder and CEO of Continental Resources, has been ordered to pay his ex-wife nearly $1 billion dollars – one of the biggest divorce settlements in history. After a 26 year marriage, and no prenuptial agreement, ex-wife Sue Ann Hamm will soon be joining the list of the wealthiest women in the United…
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Ask a Divorce Lawyer Blog Series: 5 Common Questions on Alimony in Massachusetts
How does alimony work in MA? Alimony in Massachusetts is guided by statute, codified in the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011. Alimony is meant to provide spousal support to a spouse that has a need for support as long as the payer spouse has an ability to pay. Alimony in Massachusetts can be affected…
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