If you are considering divorce in Massachusetts, or you believe your spouse will want to divorce in the future, planning ahead of time can have a significant influence on several aspects of your divorce. In particular, the financial outcome of your divorce is something that you should think about in advance. Going through a divorce…
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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: The Divorce Process in Massachusetts
Top 5 questions you may have when starting the divorce process in Massachusetts 1. Do I need to hire a lawyer, and if so, when do I need one? The answer to this question really depends on several factors. Factors like the personalities of you and your spouse and the significance of what is at…
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Mandatory Self-Disclosure in Divorce Action
Once a divorce action is commenced, you and your spouse will begin exchanging information that your attorneys will need to review in order to resolve your divorce case. Within 45 days of commencement of divorce proceedings, the mandatory self-disclosure requirements of Supplemental Probate and Family Court Rule 410 require exchange of certain records between you…
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