Family Law Blog
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
When contemplating divorce many couples find it valuable to sign a separation agreement . A separation agreement is signed to solidify the legal separating of husband and wife. Many couples find this ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
Once it is clear that your relationship is unable to be repaired, the idea of getting divorced can be overwhelming. For many, this is the first time you are confronted with this situation and you are ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
Celebrity divorce has become a common topic within popular culture and, as a result, a common topic in our daily lives. With the rising interest in the extravagance of celebrity weddings and the even ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
When going about your divorce proceedings, many details of your relationship will become important pieces of information towards your case. One significant detail often overlooked is the date of ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
Since Massachusetts reformed its alimony in September of 2011, states across the nation have been reevaluating their own alimony laws. Nationwide divorcees are vocalizing their frustration with out of ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Taylor Lawrence
Life post divorce is often regarded in the media with more negativity than sensitivity. Phrases such as "failure" overshadow a new and often differently beautiful chapter in one's life. ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
When diving into something as serious as an alimony agreement it is essential to sift through the lawful jargon and understand the terms of the agreement. Do not overlook these definitions outlined at ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
The recent alimony modification in Massachusetts has sparked alot of excitement among both people filing for divorce and current divorcees alike. The new law limits alimony payments according to ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
We have all heard the cautionary tales of men and women making regretful decisions both before and during divorce proceedings on social networking sites however many fail to mention the importance of ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
After divorce it is important for people to move forward, to experience this new chapter in their lives, and to rediscover themselves. Often with this rediscovery comes new relationships, With the new ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
Since Massachusetts modified its alimony laws in September, states nationwide are making efforts to amend their alimony laws as well. New Jersey and Florida are considering a reform most similar to ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
The signing of the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act has brought about a wave of high power praise. Apart from the unanimous agreement by the state House and the Senate, the signing of the bill has ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
Excitement reached an all time high among divorcees this past September as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act into law. Since the signing of this ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
In the wake of celebrity divorces such as Kim Kardashian and Kris Humpfries it is easy to mistake a divorce proceeding for a circus. Constant tabloid speculation with words such as "rehab" ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
For many families, the holiday season is full of memories and traditions. Post-divorce these traditions may change however their is an opportunity to make new memories. A recent article in the ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
Recent modifications to alimony in Massachusetts are undoubtedly bringing about a statewide and even national spotlight on family law in Massachusetts. One of the many highly publicized points of the ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
The benefits of the modifications to alimony in the newly signed Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act are to credit for alot of enthusiasm among divorcees . Here's why: 1. Length of time alimony ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
Before, during, and after a divorce it is not uncommon to form resentment towards a spouse. The emotional, physical, and financial strain a divorce can bring about often weighs heavy on even the most ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Divorce Attorney
Since the Alimony Reform Act was first proposed, it has been the topic of conversation across Massachusetts and the nation as a whole. The act's proposal brought alimony horror stories to the ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
A recent report by the United States Census Bureau has revealed uplifting news for new divorcees ; roughly fifty percent of all divorcees remarry. This number has drastically increased over the past ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
Alimony will no longer be a life long responsibility for divorcees in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' Governor Deval Patrick signed the much anticipated Alimony Reform Act into law yesterday, ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
Recent results from the U.S. Census Bureau show that there has been a noticeable increase in divorce among seniors. Some people find the end of such long marriages to be uncommon and shocking however ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
With the recent passing of the Alimony Reform Bill of 2011 many aspects of an alimony settlement are changing. One of the major effects it will have within your life after divorce is a strong ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
The much publicized Alimony Reform Act of 2011 was recently passed by Massachusetts legislation. Moving forward this will greatly effect the handling of alimony in your divorce . The following are the ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By Taylor Lawrence
"I love myself enough to walk away," became the headline heard around the cyber world after the recent break-up of celebrity couple, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. But Jennifer Lopez's ...
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