Hi Start off with the question of whether the money was commingled with marital assets or relied upon as retirement moneys for estate planning...

My wife of 22 years is having an affair. Could this have any bearing when negotiating with a mediator?

Hi Courts/mediators do not place much importance, if any, on a spouse having an affair unless the behavior during the affair was particularly...

If you have lived in Massachusetts continually for at least one year, you may file in Massachusetts. However, if you are seeking alimony, child...

Is child support and alimony taxable to the mother who is the solo care taker of her children?

Hi Child support is not tax deductible. Alimony IS tax deductible and must be claimed as income and the tax paid by the recipient. Steve Coren

Hi In my opinion I agree with other counsel that you should absolutely have an attorney even if you also use mediation. Your attorney can advise...

If legally married but do not live together, if I inherit money does he have any right to it?

Hi Your ex-husband has no claim to an inheritance you receive after the divorce judgment was rendered. I am happy to work with you as to the...

RE: MA Estate Probate- legal professional ethics(??)... can the Estate Lawyer substantially alter the living and written will?

Hi Wills cannot altered except by the person making the will during his/her lifetime. If a will was later altered after the death of the parent...

My question is in regards to Estate Probate state of Massachusetts, whom is entitled to the gift(s)?

Hi Your gifts to your father became your father's property while he was alive and you have no right to get them back. Under the new probate...

If I'm being sued for a accident and the amnt of damages exceeds my auto ins, but I have no assets, should I hire an attorney?

Hi In my opinion, you should retain an attorney to defend you on the "excess" coverage issue even if you have no assets. Theoretically the...

Hi Yes, you may use a Massachusetts lawyer. Make sure the attorney is familiar with New Hampshire law and rules. Good luck. Steve Coren