Equitable Distribution
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by Damian Turco | May 31, 2019 | Equitable Distribution
When it comes to dividing marital property in a divorce settlement, probate courts adhere to the adage, “waste not, want not.” Dissipation of assets involves a spouse in the throes of divorce, separation or annulment disposing. The spouse hides or shifts marital... by Damian Turco | May 31, 2019 | Equitable Distribution
Earnings of small business owners are marital property. To avoid equitable distribution of their business assets upon divorce, some spouses try to hide money. This post shows how business owners shield assets. Also, the post examines how divorce lawyers and forensic... by Damian Turco | Apr 12, 2019 | Equitable Distribution
Typically, the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts look to the marriage duration to determine the duration of alimony payments. The Alimony Reform Act of 2011 put in place specific calculations on alimony duration. Courts are reluctant to veer away from those... by Damian Turco | Feb 7, 2019 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Separation
Imagine: Five years ago, you married your spouse in Massachusetts. During this time, you had two children, shared a marital home, had a business together, and shared countless other assets. You have decided on filing for divorce, but things have gotten a bit... by Damian Turco | Feb 5, 2019 | Equitable Distribution
“Spousal disinheritance” refers to a person’s ability to draft a will which leaves nothing to the spouse upon death. Massachusetts does not completely recognize this doctrine. That is to say, a person cannot entirely disinherit his or her spouse, whether... by Damian Turco | Dec 1, 2018 | Alimony, Equitable Distribution
Marital property is often at the center of contention in a divorce case. Among the many types of property that may be considered part of the marital estate are retirement accounts and pension plans, business assets, and inheritance assets—and these assets are often...