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So I woke up this morning to find the Best Lawyers insert in the Globe. I am”Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Family Law in the Boston Area. Better than being left out of the publication altogether (which happened several times because I ignored their emails). If anyone besides my family and co-workers notices this award, or notices this post,
There has been a good deal of publicity about the new Massachusetts alimony law which took effect on March 1, 2012. There has also been a fair amount of disappointment when people learn that the new law prevents most people from filing for a modification of their alimony based upon the new law until 2013, and in some instances not
Your experience with your lawyer will be one of the most important variables that will determine how you feel when your divorce is over. And, to be sure, unlike a chronic illness, your divorce will, at some point be over. There are many things to consider before hiring a lawyer such as experience, education, and training, but there are less obvious
I am frequently asked by clients if he/she can change a Last Will and Testament during a divorce proceeding. I have had trouble finding any controlling legal authority on this, so I think the decision about whether to do it is up to you. If you have a Will that gives all your property to your soon to be ex-spouse,
As Massachusetts is a no fault state, it is unlikely to make a difference legally in Massachusetts if you date discretely and are very careful about keeping your dating from your children.Most judges assume that one or both parties appearing before them in a divorce has already been unfaithful. Legally the judge can consider marital conduct, but as a practical
This article, co-authored by Howard Goldstein, was incorporated in materials published by the Boston Bar Association on February 28, 2012 in connection with their continuing education program on the new alimony law. Unintended Consequences of “An Act to Reform and Improve Alimony,” in Massachusetts: Avoiding the Pitfalls on the Road to Reform Janet Miller Wiseman, Certified Divorce Mediator, Jeanne
There is a lot of emotion that usually gets in the way of settling your divorce. Settling a divorce case should not be that hard. It is usually a financial planning exercise best settled on spreadsheets rather than in the courtroom. Custody and parenting issues are a little more complicated, but if both parents love their children, the most important
The new Massachusetts alimony reform law contains provisions that spell out what happens if a recipient of alimony lives with someone while receiving alimony. Unfortunately the new provisions leave many questions unanswered. The statute says that alimony “shall be suspended, reduced or terminated upon the cohabitation of the recipient spouse when the payor shows that the recipient spouse has maintained
One of the hallmarks of the new law is that the duration of alimony is now based upon the duration of the marriage. The duration of the marriage is counted from the date of the marriage to the date of service of a divorce complaint upon your spouse. The timing of when you file for divorce AND have the complaint
It is likely there will be lots of news stories on or about March 1, 2012 proclaiming a new day in Massachusetts because of the alimony reform law. There are still many unanswered questions and we will begin on that date to learn how the law is applied in our probate courts. It will take many months or years before
So I woke up this morning to find the Best Lawyers insert in the Globe. I am”Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Family Law in the Boston Area. Better than being left out of the publication altogether (which happened several times because I ignored their emails). If anyone besides my family and co-workers notices this award, or notices this post,
There has been a good deal of publicity about the new Massachusetts alimony law which took effect on March 1, 2012. There has also been a fair amount of disappointment when people learn that the new law prevents most people from filing for a modification of their alimony based upon the new law until 2013, and in some instances not
Your experience with your lawyer will be one of the most important variables that will determine how you feel when your divorce is over. And, to be sure, unlike a chronic illness, your divorce will, at some point be over. There are many things to consider before hiring a lawyer such as experience, education, and training, but there are less obvious
I am frequently asked by clients if he/she can change a Last Will and Testament during a divorce proceeding. I have had trouble finding any controlling legal authority on this, so I think the decision about whether to do it is up to you. If you have a Will that gives all your property to your soon to be ex-spouse,
As Massachusetts is a no fault state, it is unlikely to make a difference legally in Massachusetts if you date discretely and are very careful about keeping your dating from your children.Most judges assume that one or both parties appearing before them in a divorce has already been unfaithful. Legally the judge can consider marital conduct, but as a practical
This article, co-authored by Howard Goldstein, was incorporated in materials published by the Boston Bar Association on February 28, 2012 in connection with their continuing education program on the new alimony law. Unintended Consequences of “An Act to Reform and Improve Alimony,” in Massachusetts: Avoiding the Pitfalls on the Road to Reform Janet Miller Wiseman, Certified Divorce Mediator, Jeanne
There is a lot of emotion that usually gets in the way of settling your divorce. Settling a divorce case should not be that hard. It is usually a financial planning exercise best settled on spreadsheets rather than in the courtroom. Custody and parenting issues are a little more complicated, but if both parents love their children, the most important
The new Massachusetts alimony reform law contains provisions that spell out what happens if a recipient of alimony lives with someone while receiving alimony. Unfortunately the new provisions leave many questions unanswered. The statute says that alimony “shall be suspended, reduced or terminated upon the cohabitation of the recipient spouse when the payor shows that the recipient spouse has maintained
One of the hallmarks of the new law is that the duration of alimony is now based upon the duration of the marriage. The duration of the marriage is counted from the date of the marriage to the date of service of a divorce complaint upon your spouse. The timing of when you file for divorce AND have the complaint
It is likely there will be lots of news stories on or about March 1, 2012 proclaiming a new day in Massachusetts because of the alimony reform law. There are still many unanswered questions and we will begin on that date to learn how the law is applied in our probate courts. It will take many months or years before
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