In Massachusetts, child support is calculated using both parents’ gross income. Generally, a parent who is already financially supporting a child is entitled to deduct the amount of support he or she pays for that child from their gross income when calculating a...
By Attorney Steven D. Weil | as published in the Mass Bar Lawyers Journal Update: The MBA’s Lawyer’s Journal just published a sequel to the article Attorney Weil wrote about the division of trust interests in divorce actions. The article can be found in the September...
Often in divorce cases one spouse has a strong preference to keep the house. The desire to minimize transition for the children, to avoid a costly move, or to remain living among one’s established community are only some of the reasons given. However, keeping the...
(AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR CLIENTS IN 2013) Join the Attorneys of DCDC’s Family Law Practice Group for the first 2013 installment of our “What Every Professional Should Know About the Law” Seminar Series to discuss how the recent alimony law changes may impact your...
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently upheld a Probate Court ruling in a divorce case involving a family owned business. During their marriage, the husband and wife owned and ran the business together. In their divorce, both the husband and wife sought sole...
How do I value my husband’s shares in his family’s business? This issue frequently occurs in divorce cases where one or the other spouse derives his income from a successful small business. The stock of the business is not traded on a stock exchange, making it...
