A significant part of the divorce process in Massachusetts is dividing assets that spouses have accumulated throughout the course of their marriage. This can often be a complex and challenging task, especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts such as...
Property Division
How can a discrepancy in earning potential influence divorce?
Couples in Massachusetts who find themselves contemplating divorce often have many questions about the process. State law provides broad guidelines that couples and judges can interpret based on the specifics of any particular situation. For example, many modern...
How to divide retirement accounts in a divorce in Massachusetts
In a Massachusetts divorce, the court deems all assets acquired during marriage as marital property, including your retirement accounts. However, they are not usually split like all the other assets; some unique factors can come into play. Massachusetts divorce laws...
How can divorce affect your medical practice?
Getting divorced in Massachusetts can be an extremely complex affair. If you are a physician with partial ownership in a medical practice, it can get even more contentious. The divorce process that should involve only you and your spouse may now be an issue that...
What is marital property and what is separate?
One of the most important (and often most contentious) aspects of divorce is the division of marital property. If you are facing divorce in Massachusetts, a strong understanding of marital and separate property can help you set clear priorities and put a strong legal...