Dover, MA
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dover, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family
The marital settlement agreement or divorce judgment will contain an order that will define the terms of the alimony payments, (i.e. how much will be paid monthly and when payments are due). Some order...
See Full GuideSpousal support must be reported as taxable income by the recipient and can be deducted by the paying spouse, unless you agree otherwise. (This is the opposite of child support, which is neither taxabl...
See Full GuideWhen determining custody and visitation, a judge will consider what is in the best interests of the child(ren). Some factors a judge may consider include: ? who has been the childs primary caretaker ? ...
See Full GuideDoes your attorney's services include counseling on taxes? Remind the attorney to prepare a bill that breaks down deductible and nondeductible charges. That way, assuming you overcome the two percent h...
See Full GuideSubject to the two percent benchmark for miscellaneous expenses, you get to deduct fees that cover tax research and advice on such items as property transfers and dependency exemptions for the children...
See Full GuideThe portion of legal fees specifically paid (usually by the wife) to collect alimony that is taxable to her can be included, just like the cost of preparing her return, with her other itemized deductib...
See Full GuideProperty that a couple acquires during a marriage is termed marital property, however, Massachusetts law allows a judge to divide all of a couples property in any manner that seems fair, regardless of ...
See Full GuideAfter you file the appropriate papers the divorce case is assigned to a judge, and copies of the papers are sent to your spouse. If you asked for temporary custody, child support, etc., the Court will ...
See Full GuideThe law recognizes marriage as an economic as well as a social partnership. The law requires that a judge divide property as fairly as possible. The Equitable Distribution Law talks about two types of ...
See Full GuideA legal separation is an important legal proceeding that can have an immediate impact on your life and may influence divorce proceedings. Therefore, it is important to consult with a family law attorne...
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