Vacating the Marital Home During the Divorce

Vacating the Marital Home During the Divorce

In Massachusetts, it can be surprising for a divorce client to learn that both spouses in a divorce may reside in the marital home while the action is pending. Many people mistakenly believe that once a divorce complaint is filed, one spouse must leave the home as a...
Dividing Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce

Dividing Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce

Dividing Assets in a Massachusetts Divorce In Massachusetts, a Probate and Family Court’s authority to distribute property upon divorce is governed by M.G.L. c. 208, § 34. The court may assign to either husband or wife all or any part of the estate of the other,...
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Divorcing

5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Divorcing

5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Divorcing Concealing or overlooking an asset: In Massachusetts, all property, no matter how or when acquired, is considered marital property.  How it is divided is another subject entirely. That said, even if it is something you do not...