Equitable Distribution
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by Melina Munoz Turco | Nov 29, 2023 | Agreements, Contempt, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently decided Rabinowitz v. Schenkman, a case with shocking facts. The parties in Rabinowitz, former spouses, executed a separation agreement, which a probate and family court judge approved and incorporated into a 2014 amended... by Melina Munoz Turco | Jul 27, 2023 | Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
The valuation of real estate and other assets is an issue that arises in divorce–and it’s often a contentious one. In a divorce, the Probate and Family Court judge needs a complete picture of the parties’ assets and the assets’ value to... by Melina Munoz Turco | Apr 28, 2023 | Agreements, Alimony, Appeals, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement can eliminate much of the guesswork from the divorce process and save divorcing spouses time and money. Also known as an “antenuptial agreement” or a “prenup,” it is a written contract engaged couples sign prior to... by Damian Turco | Jan 31, 2023 | Agreements, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Prenuptial Agreement
Financial security in retirement takes years of planning and saving. Married couples may do this retirement planning together. Perhaps each spouse has their own retirement account or pension. Or maybe one spouse is a stay-at-home parent or cannot work. So, the couple... by Damian Turco | Jul 27, 2022 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
In a previous blog post, we discussed how a spouse may hide assets and income in a divorce. If you believe your spouse is hiding assets and/or income in your divorce, there are ways you, an experienced divorce attorney, or an expert can investigate. In this article,... by Damian Turco | Jun 28, 2022 | Alimony, Attorney's Fees, Child Support, Contempt, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Hiding assets is a hot topic in divorce. In Massachusetts, one of the court’s goals in a divorce is to divide assets fairly–though not necessarily equally–between the parties. This is done through a process known as equitable distribution. The court...