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Pets and Divorce in Massachusetts

Pets and Divorce in Massachusetts
by: Jennifer Silva In Illinois, the start of the new year brought a change to the way that pets are treated in divorce matters.  Under the new law in Illinois, in a divorce case “companion” pets (not service animals) will be treated more similarly to children than to property and could be subject to partial…
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What does the Trump tax bill mean for alimony?

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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Life Insurance and Divorce

Life Insurance and Divorce
By: Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. An ongoing life insurance obligation is an issue that is often addressed in a divorce case that involves unemancipated children and/or when there is an obligation for one party to pay alimony to the other.  Life insurance is considered a “safety net” in the event that the insured party dies…
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