First, it’s important to remember that if you purchase a house during the course of your marriage, whether YOU purchase it, YOUR SPOUSE purchases it, or you purchase it together, is a marital asset. That means, it belongs to both of you. Even if your name is not on the title, it doesn’t matter. The …
The first thing you will want to do if you want a divorce is to obtain the services of an attorney to ensure your best interests are represented. If you want a divorce but your spouse doesn’t, you can still move forward. Massachusetts allows divorce due to irreconcilable differences and all you need to do …
Did you know that when you file for divorce, one of the “assets” that is eligible to be divided amongst the two parties is debt? Yes, you could end up paying college tuition for your spouse, or their hefty credit card bill; although the same goes for them if you have any leftover debt. It …
One of the most basic responsibilities of the government is to ensure that public roads are well-maintained. Roads have been an essential part of functioning society for thousands of years. The Roman Empire’s affinity for road-building was one of the main reasons they became so successful. It seems unthinkable that in the modern era, roads …
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by government to provide incriminating information about oneself, which means you have the right to remain silent. By invoking that right, you have the right to refuse to answer questions or provide information that might incriminate you. With that said, you can …
There are many labor laws in Massachusetts but we’d like to touch on just a few…. MA Blue Laws Massachusetts laws limit an employer’s capacity to require employees work on Sundays and federally-observed holidays. If an employee does agree to work on a Sunday or federally-observed holiday, employers may be required to pay a rate …
Here are 5 Things the Police Cannot Do…. Take your phone without probable cause that a crime has been committed or search it without a warrant. In addition, the police cannot delete any information contained in your phone. Ask you questions while in custody without reading you your Miranda Rights. If they fail to, …
Millennials are expected to inherit a whopping $68 trillion by 2030, which many are referring to as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” Suddenly, these young generations will be in possession of not only sizable fortunes, but also the “keys to the kingdom,” so to speak. Millennials will also inherit some of the most important jobs in …
For thousands of years, tenants have been at the mercy of landlords. But while peasants of yesteryear were mistreated by barons and dukes without consequence, landlords today are beholden to the rule of law. If you have been mistreated in any way by your landlord, you should explore your legal options as soon as possible. …
Concealing assets from your spouse is always a bad idea. However, many spouses may be tempted to try this for a number of reasons. Some do it purely out of spite. These spouses may feel bitter about how the divorce turned out, and they may feel that by concealing assets, they can punish their spouses …