By: Julia Rodgers How does alimony work in MA? Alimony in Massachusetts is guided by the Alimony Reform Act of 2011. Alimony is meant to provide spousal support to a spouse that has a need for support - of course, this is dependent on whether the payor spouse is able to pay support. Does alimony…
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Avoiding Tax Consequences When Dividing Retirement Accounts
By: Christina Pashou, Esq. Division of assets during divorce may also include the division of tax-sheltered retirement accounts (IRA’s, and 401K’s) and pensions. While many have concerns that the transfer of retirement funds pursuant to a divorce will result in taxes and penalties being incurred upon division of the accounts, if the account is divided…
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What is Collaborative Law?
[caption id="attachment_4770" align="aligncenter" width="604"] A Collaborative Divorce can be a great option for couples who are willing to negotiate rather than litigate.[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Divorce is often a devastating and stressful experience - but it doesn't have to be. Collaborative law is an approach to divorce (in Massachusetts- not all states offer collaborative divorce)…
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A Cheap Online Divorce: Easy Fix or Dangerous Pick?
[caption id="attachment_4783" align="aligncenter" width="604"] An cheap online divorce may lead to an unfavorable outcome.[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Most of us are willing and excited to spend thousands of dollars, and months of preparation on a wedding. We devote hours upon hours to scrupulous planning in anticipation of the "big day." Quite the opposite happens when…
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