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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

5 Negotiation Mistakes Women Make

March 5, 2020 by Rebecca 1 Comment

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I negotiate for a living. Yet, whenever I negotiated my own salary, I was nervous. I was irrationally afraid that they would rescind the entire offer if I asked for more. But the truth was, they offered a male colleague the same amount, yet I had years more experience — including courtroom experience he didn’t […]

Filed Under: Negotiation Tagged With: divorce process, finances, Mediation, negotiation, PF by Women, real estate

Refinancing Your Home During Divorce

January 30, 2020 by Emily Prince Leave a Comment

refinancing your home during divorce

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

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

Four Documents Young Adults Should Take to College

June 4, 2019 by Rebecca 1 Comment

Four Documents Young Adults Shouldn't Leave Home Without

Turning 18 years old comes with new privileges, responsibilities, and privacies. Among them are managing finances, education, and healthcare needs. In other words, Adulting. In the eyes of school administrators and healthcare providers, your child has become an adult. This means that your young adult needs to provide permission for you to access their school […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Family Law, Forms Tagged With: children, estate plan, FERPA, finances, healthcare proxy, HIPAA, Massachusetts, parents, power of attorney

Do You Need a Trust?

May 14, 2019 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

I am frequently asked whether a trust is necessary, and I give the most legal answer I know: It depends. There are many different types of trusts, that serve many different purposes. They can shelter assets to reduce estate tax liability, protect privacy during the probate process, provide for responsible financial management of a minor […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Mindful Money Management, Probate Tagged With: children, estate plan, finances, life insurance, Massachusetts, probate, special needs, taxes, trust, will

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