Posts In 2017

Alimony Reform Effort Roles On, Despite Hurdles on Beacon Hill Dec 28

Jason V. Owens reviews how alimony reform advocates keep pushing for changes in Massachusetts law that permits lifetime alimony to ...

New Tax Bill Kills Alimony Deductions, Hastens Societal Changes Dec 17

Jason V. Owens examines how the recently passed tax bill will eliminate alimony tax deductions starting in 2019. Following the ...

Things to Know for Divorcing Couples Who Owe Back Taxes Dec 08

Tax Attorney Patrick Walter guest blogs on the challenges faced by divorcing couples who owe back taxes. A rough divorce can cause ...

The Slow Process of Changing a Temporary Order for Child Custody in Probate Court Nov 15

Jason V. Owens reviews the difficult process of changing a temporary custody order in Massachusetts probate and family courts. A ...

Can a Court Divide a Former Spouse's Pension 14 Years After a Divorce Was Finalized? Nov 08

Hingham Divorce Attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews the court decision suggesting an asset division can sometimes be modified ...

Carefully Read Your Court Order, and Other Lessons Learned in Family Law Nov 07

Massachusetts divorce lawyer Carmela Miraglia discusses the dangerous fallout when clients fail to carefully read court orders and ...