Hi there, Massachusetts is an equitable division state. This means that all property, whenever and however acquired, may be subject to division as well as utilized for support in a divorce case. If you are an owner or a shareholder in a closely held business and are facing divorce, you need to be braced for… Continue Reading
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Understanding the Differences Between Litigation and Mediation in the Divorce Process
Posted in MediationHi there, As I meander around the Internet reading tweets and posts about divorce, I realize there is a great misunderstanding on the differences between litigated divorces and mediated divorces. Most divorces are resolved by negotiation of one kind or another; in fact, very few divorces go to trial. Mediation is simply a form of negotiation. It… Continue Reading
Step 5: Depositions – Dos and Don’ts
Posted in Steps in the Divorce ProcessHi there, Absent a trial (and at least 95% of all divorce cases settle without one) a deposition is often the only time the parties to a divorce testify under oath. It is one of the most effective tools the lawyers have, both to find out what has really gone on and to discover what kind of… Continue Reading
Step 4: Discovery; which is just that
Posted in Steps in the Divorce ProcessHi there, Discovery is the point in the process where the attorneys, using various legal tools, are able to quantify just what is going on financially, as well as with other concerns, such as custody or parenting issues. The first financial discovery tools are the Rule 410 production and the financial statement, both of which… Continue Reading