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How to Keep Your Medical Information Private From Your Ex

April 16, 2020 by Emily Prince Leave a Comment

Being covered by your ex's health insurance policy carries some privacy risks. Massachusetts has some protections -- but you have to know to ask for them.  

It’s common to be covered by your ex’s health insurance policy, but it does carry some privacy risks. Your ex might be receiving statements from the insurance company about your medical procedures. Thankfully, Massachusetts has some protections to keep your medical information private — but you have to know to ask for them. The 2018 […]

Filed Under: Family Law, Intimate Partner Violence Tagged With: divorce, domestic violence, finances, Massachusetts, PATCH Act, PF by Women

Refinancing Your Home During Divorce

January 30, 2020 by Emily Prince Leave a Comment

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The most common question we get from homeowners who are thinking about divorce is, “What happens to our home?” “Does one spouse get to keep it and the other has to move out?” “Does it have to be sold right away?” Not surprisingly, uncertainty about what happens to your home can cause a good deal […]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: alimony, divorce, divorce process, finances, Massachusetts, real estate, SAHM, taxes

Holiday Proof Your Parenting Plan

October 31, 2019 by Emily Prince Leave a Comment

If you don't yet have an agreement about parenting time, it's important to pay attention to all of the holidays when you develop your parenting plan.

Whenever I draft a parenting plan, I pay attention to all of the holidays. But if you don’t yet have an agreement about parenting time, you may be wondering how to handle the holidays with your soon-to-be-ex. All of the Holidays In addition to the big holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, there are six Monday holidays […]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: custody, divorce, holiday, holiday custody, holiday parenting plan, parenting plan, parenting time

How Much Does a Divorce Cost?

August 6, 2019 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

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How much does a divorce cost? It depends. It depends on how well parties can agree on how to divide assets, debts, co-parent the children, and whether and how much one party will receive ongoing financial support from the other. Parties can choose several routes through the divorce process: Do it yourselves (“DIY”), Support from […]

Filed Under: Family Law, Mediation Tagged With: alimony, children, custody, divorce, divorce process, finances, Massachusetts, Mediation, parents

Mediation: Is it Right For You?

April 10, 2019 by Rebecca 1 Comment

Is Mediation Right for you?

  You have probably heard the term “mediation” offered as a solution to interpersonal issues that have legal implications, like: Divorce and parenting Probate Landlord / Tenant Employment What is mediation? Mediation is a process where a neutral third party facilitates a resolution of issues by participants. Let’s break that down: Neutral Third Party: A mediator […]

Filed Under: Family Law, Mediation Tagged With: custody, divorce, Mediation, probate

Did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Change your Alimony Deduction?

January 3, 2019 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is a 1,000-page law that made more changes to the US Tax Code than any tax law in the last three decades. One change that has received a lot of attention is the elimination of the alimony deduction. Those who already have established alimony awards can […]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: alimony, divorce, taxes

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