Post-nuptial agreements in Massachusetts are on the rise. This increase reflects a potential change in our current understanding about marriage. This article will review the common reasons couples choose post-nuptial agreements in Massachusetts with our attorneys – and some of the limitations and experiences. Post-nuptial agreements, not to be confused with “prenups” occur after you
At a minimum, a Separation Agreement must make provisions for at least 11 important areas including, but not limited to: Division of any and all real estate in the possession of either party, whether acquired before or during the marriage, including after separation Division of any and all personal property in the possession of either
As a divorcee, whose husband had an affair, and now as a happily married divorce lawyer, I have a unique vantage point on how to move on. Make sure the divorce is done, you can’t really open your heart to a successful relationship until you have ended your last chapter. Forgive, end contact with ex,
As a divorce attorney and divorcee, I’ve had the pleasure of watching clients/friends move on to happier relationships and lives after divorce. There are few experiences more rewarding than attending the wedding of a former client and experiencing their newfound happiness with them. Dating after divorce is not always straight-forward and care-free, in my opinion.
The list below are three (3) of the most common warning signs for divorce, as seen by our divorce attorneys 1) YOUR MARRIAGE IS A ONE-WAY STREET. Your spouse starts to make financial decisions and does not include you in them. Suddenly you wake up and there is a new BMW in the garage you did
Recently, I have been seeing more “nesting” arrangements popping up in courts and by agreement of the parties. Essentially, the house is the “nest” and the divorcing couple rotates in and out of the house. So for example, week one the Wife is in the marital home and week two, the Husband is in the
Every situation is different however, these are the three (3) of the most common warning signs couples report just before their spouse files for divorce. 1) One-way financial decisions If your spouse comes home with a BMW without consulting you, beware a divorce may be imminent. This is a common sign due to the fact that
So, you have filed your uncontested petition for divorce and you have been assigned a hearing date. But, unfortunately, you cannot attend the hearing. This is a brief guide on what you can do to avoid going to court for your own divorce. I generally encourage my clients to attend the divorce hearing–it just gives
by Attorney Amy Saunders If you are about to head into a any legal issues (especially divorce, child custody or other family issues) — you need to consider the potential ramifications that may result. The biggest hurdle, for most, is that Facebook is like owning a cell phone; we all have to be on Facebook
Insider’s Guide to Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton MA by Amy Saunders This is a guide I provide to all of my clients that must appear at the Norfolk Probate and Family Court at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton, MA. Most clients arrive early – and find themselves waiting. The great
