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The Health of the Parties in Modification of Alimony
After a judgment has been ordered by the court for alimony there are certain situations where either party may take action to modify the judgment.[1] For a party to be successful on a claim for alimony modification, the party must prove to the court that there has...
What is a Parenting Plan?
Benjamin and Sarah are divorcing. They have four children between the ages of 6 and 17. Both parties contest the issue of custody of the children. And, both parties want to establish a plan to share legal and physical custody. The parties want the parenting plan to be...
Estates of the Parties and Alimony
Suppose Grace and Will own a home and have pension plans. Now that they are divorcing, they want to know how a court would impose alimony payments. How do the respective estates of the parties factor into the court’s decision regarding alimony? What is alimony?...
Enforcement of Child Support Orders
James must pay $153 per week in child support as part of his divorce from Jeri. For the past two months, James has not paid any support to Jeri. What could happen in this case? There can be several consequences for parents when they do not pay their child support...
Modification of Alimony Payments
Kelly and Alex were granted a divorce. The judge also entered a judgment for alimony payments that ordered Kelly to pay Alex $800 per month, along with providing health insurance for Alex. Kelly has not complied with the health insurance requirement, although she has...
Family Drug Court in Massachusetts
For many Massachusetts families, the issue of substance abuse hits home. Parents may struggle to care for their children while working on their own substance abuse issues. At a time when substance abuse has hit a high, Massachusetts families may need extra assistance...
Alimony in Cases of Upward Mobility
In a situation where the spouses are accustomed to an upper-class lifestyle, may one spouse receive alimony based on her expectation that the other spouse’s income will be on an upward trajectory? It's an interesting issue. There is admittedly some ambiguity in the...
Can You Appeal a Temporary Order During Divorce?
If your case requires an order sooner, file a motion for temporary orders. The judge can hear it early. Divorce trials usually take 12 to 15 months, but you can request temporary orders within the first few months. It is often necessary for cases involving custody,...
Valuing Partnerships and Professional Practices in a Divorce
How does one value a share in a partnership in a divorce? How are professional practices valued in a divorce? People facing a divorce are often concerned about their financial futures. One such financial concern regards the valuation of shares in a partnership during...
Prenuptial Agreement Requires Meaningful Choice
Generally, in order for an antenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenuptial agreement, to be considered valid and enforceable in Massachusetts, the agreement must meet the following elements: in writing and signed by the parties; signed voluntarily and under no...