One of the most challenging aspects of a divorce is property division. It can be very difficult for divorcing couples to take note of every single item of property acquired before and during the marriage. Worcester couples would be wise not to underestimate the...
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Unearthing hidden assets for a divorce’s property division
More often than not, Worcester divorcing couples put a premium on the emotional aspect of divorce. Of course, this is a foregone conclusion since marriage dissolution can be very emotionally charged. However, there is another aspect that needs more scrutiny: the...
Splitting the residential home in Massachusetts
A residential home is a necessity for Worcester, Massachusetts families. However, once divorce is involved, the family home can complicate things, particularly when it comes to property division. Usually, property division is accompanied by the division of properties...
Credit and joint debts in property division
Many Worcester readers may assume that property division in a divorce can be resolved through a 50/50 split of assets and marital properties. But in Massachusetts, the assets and properties are divided through equitable distribution, wherein the marital property must...
Gray divorce and property division
Worcester, Massachusetts, residents may assume that every divorce case is unique and that every situation is different. That may be true; however, divorce cases can be similar when it comes to property division because couples who file for divorce need to resolve that...
Income sources may prove to be important during property division
If legal formality were the only thing needed when a Worcester couple files for divorce, ending a marriage would be very simple. However, in reality, divorce is often complex because of the emotions and different personal interests of the spouses, particularly when it...
How to avoid getting too emotional over property division
Like almost everyone, residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, know how hard divorce can be. Property division questions, in particular, often turn contentious because emotions run high when it comes to ownership. Property and assets are categorized as either marital or...
Technology may help settle property division in Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts readers may be aware of how technology can bring convenience to nearly every aspect of life. Through new innovations like smart phones and the Internet, people can enjoy a different kind of entertainment, communication and information. Today,...
Settlement disputed after former Dodgers owner’s divorce
Worcester residents, much like everyone else in the United States, undoubtedly get their fair share of celebrity gossip. But when it comes to divorce settlements, news of the rich and famous can offer some good talking points with regard to the division of marital...
What to do about insurance policies after a divorce?
A massage therapist from Boston recently experienced the complexities of property division while going through her divorce. She quickly learned that martial property included insurance plans, not just artwork and bank accounts. At first, her ex-husband allowed for a...