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Are Unvested Stock Options Considered a Marital Asset in A Divorce?

Are Unvested Stock Options Considered a Marital Asset in A Divorce?
In the 2001 case of Toni Baccanti v. George I. Morton, 434 Mass 787 the Massachusetts Supreme Court considered the question of whether a Probate Judge abused his discretion in dividing marital property in a divorce proceeding particularly with regard to unvested stock options that the couple had. Summary of the Case: In Baccanti v.…
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How to Cope with an Unwanted Divorce

How to Cope with an Unwanted Divorce
Let’s face it: many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided. In one study, a total of 62% of people surveyed (42% men and 20% women) wanted their marriage to work…
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How the Coronavirus May Impact Your Divorce and Family Finances in Massachusetts

How the Coronavirus May Impact Your Divorce and Family Finances in Massachusetts
The coronavirus crisis continues to have a rippling effect on all aspects of life, including placing additional strain on marriages and exacerbating relations between co-parents. Additionally, many people have lost their jobs due to a stalemated economy. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts was 15.1% in April 2020, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St.…
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