It’s a relief to have the judge approve your Separation Agreement, but you still have a few more things to do, before you fully free your finances. It’s now time to do some estate planning after divorce. It’s never fun to think about death, or your ex, but you’ll have to push through the discomfort […]
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Back-to-School Workshop: Valuable Legal Documents for Teachers and School Personnel
Whether you are back in the classroom or teaching remotely, September 2020 brings some unknowns and unexpected preparations. The start of a new school year presents an ideal time to check estate planning off your to-do list. There are several documents everyone should have in place to ensure that there are no barriers to making […]
Workshop: Essential (Legal) Documents for Young Adults
Calling all high school graduates! Whether you’re heading off to college or not, turning 18 is an exciting milestone. Newfound independence comes with a change in your legal status and greater independence. There are essential legal documents every young adult should have in place to ensure that there are no barriers to making important medical, […]
How to Keep Your Medical Information Private From Your Ex
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 […]
What Do I Need in my Estate Plan?
Creating an estate plan was something my husband and I talked about doing for years. We knew it was important, yet kept pushing it further down on our to-do list since we were healthy, childless and had a hard time facing our mortality. When I became pregnant with my second son, we decided the time […]
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 […]