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Every divorce matter in Massachusetts subjects both parties to Probate and Family Court Supplemental Rule 411, entitled “Automatic Restraining Order.” Rule 411 provides that neither party “shall sell, transfer, encumber,...more
When it comes to protecting assets and establishing financial arrangements between spouses, two types of legal agreements come into play: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. While both serve similar purposes, there are...more
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Divorce is rarely, if ever, a happy process. The fundamental disagreements that lead a spouse to file for divorce may create chronic distrust and animosity. The additional conflicts spawned during a lengthy pretrial process...more
Many of my clients worry about raising the idea of a prenuptial agreement with their fiancé/fiancée because of the anticipated response and what it “says” about their relationship. Whether or not a couple enters into a...more
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One of the most heartbreaking situations for any spouse is the discovery that their spouse has been carrying on an affair. Worse still is discovering that the spouse has been spending income or assets that would otherwise be...more
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A prenuptial agreement is one of the most difficult issues to discuss with your intended spouse while you’re in the thick of sending out wedding invitations, tasting cake, and deciding on a venue for the ceremony. A...more
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We just published something about this topic only to find an email inquiry from a client asking what are the basics to such agreements. Here’s a crib sheet which is no substitute for specialized advice....more
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Stock options granted to a party during a marriage are considered marital assets subject to property division upon divorce, even if the options vest after the parties are divorced. However, whether stock options that are...more