Divorce Articles

Divorce articles are written by an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney with offices in Boston | Andover | Newburyport | Newton

Filing Taxes after Divorce

When married, most every couple files taxes jointly. They claim both children as dependency exemptions. This allows them to maximize the tax benefits of being a family in the United States. When that party divorces, they raise these once simple tax decisions for...

Am I Taxed on Property I receive in My Divorce?

As I’ve previously discussed on this blog, taxation is relevant to divorces in three main categories. The first relates to support, including child support and alimony. The second is about property distribution, called equitable distribution in...

Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Divorce

This past week, I attended a two-day training by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. It covered various topical issues in our profession. Programs like this are always great to refresh memory regarding issues we don’t necessarily deal with in every...

Should I Handle My Own Divorce?

I am a bit biased on this issue. This bias is likely to be expected. I’m a divorce and family law attorney I believe my knowledge and experience are invaluable when it comes to handling your own divorce. However, I also recognize that everyone, myself included,...

Bankruptcy and Divorce in Massachusetts

Financial stress causes many divorces. So, it’s no surprise that many couples considering divorce also think about bankruptcy. This post examines the intersection of bankruptcy and divorce. It explores how these two areas interact and impact individuals. In many...