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Divorce Property Ownership Marriage

Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Familiarize Yourself with Rule 411 – Automatic Restraining Order

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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

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We Don’t Like Each Other But Can’t Afford to End it.

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There are some fascinating topics related to divorce swimming out there in the electronic world. And one we just saw is a new phenomenon where couples are deciding it’s over in every sense except the official one called...more

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Should I Keep the House?

In just about every divorce I have handled there has been a house to address, in lawyer-language, “disposition of the marital residence."...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

5 Reasons to Avoid Court in Your Divorce Proceedings

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Court is inevitable in divorce proceedings. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in full agreement on all issues, you’ll need a judge of the Probate and Family Court to approve your separation agreement and...more

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What Part of Our Property Does My Spouse Have an Interest In?

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A frequently asked question in family law has to do with how much of an interest, if any, each spouse has in the couple’s assets and liabilities. The way it’s usually asked is something along the lines of: “I have this...more

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Pre-Divorce Checklist: The Rational Preparation Before An Emotional Journey

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Divorce is rarely easy for anyone. But if you’re serious about terminating your marriage or partnership, there are some steps you can take to legally, financially and emotionally prepare. Taking these steps first can make the...more

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Jurisdiction Over Out-Of-State Property In A Multi-State Divorce

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In our increasingly mobile society, it is not uncommon for couples to relocate numerous times throughout their marriage and acquire property and assets in different states. When a divorce dissolves the marriage and forces a...more

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