Few couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere can make it through the marital dissolution process without fighting. Divorce can get particularly nasty when a lot of money and assets are involved. A good example of this is the recent divorce between a member of the Dixie Chicks and her actor husband. According to reports, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines and her husband Adrian Pasdar
Most couples with a high net worth in the state of Massachusetts did not get where they are by letting their money sit in low-yield savings accounts; they invest. What happens to these investments, though, when a couple chooses to end their marriage? Who gets to keep what when the divorce is final? Investments, like all other assets, are subject
If you are a business owner, you may have taken the advice of many people who urged you to seek a prenuptial agreement before you got married. You may have approached your intended with the suggestion that you draft and sign such an agreement to protect your business, but the discussion did not go well. It is not unusual for
Divorce, no matter when, why or how it happens, can be challenging to get through. If significant assets are involved, things may prove even more difficult. There is a lot at stake in a high net worth divorce, so one cannot afford to make mistakes. Before getting started with the process, it may help some Massachusetts couples to think of
Often, when a Massachusetts marriage comes to an end, at least one party within it wants to secure alimony payments from the other to help him or her get by in the absence of the former partner. If you are among those planning to pursue alimony from your former partner, you may have questions about what factors undergo consideration when
In Massachusetts, residents like you who are divorcing your spouse will need to handle splitting your assets, too. The more assets you have, the more complex the potential legal issues related to them may become. We at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP, are here to help you work through these possible hurdles. High assets can make already complex situations even more complicated.
You may have been unhappy in your marriage for a long time, but it can be difficult to think about telling your spouse you want a divorce. You may be afraid of his or her potential reaction, or you could still care for your spouse and not want to hurt him or her. Breaking the news can be one of
Most people do not enter into their marriages with the idea that they will eventually get divorced. Still, marriages come to an end all the time, and you may now face this situation yourself. You have likely heard horror stories about the legal process involved with divorce, and some of your close friends or family may even encourage you to
Massachusetts couples who plan on divorcing will certainly be facing hurdles along the way. However, as someone who is involved in a high asset divorce, you will face unique hurdles that others with a smaller net worth will not necessarily have to deal with. FindLaw takes a look at three tips that can be used to help you tackle a high
When your Massachusetts marriage ends, your life will change in countless ways, and while some of those changes will likely involve adjusting to new living or custody arrangements, others involve tax-related considerations. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we are well-versed in the significant tax law changes that will impact you and others who divorce this year or moving forward,
Few couples in Massachusetts and elsewhere can make it through the marital dissolution process without fighting. Divorce can get particularly nasty when a lot of money and assets are involved. A good example of this is the recent divorce between a member of the Dixie Chicks and her actor husband. According to reports, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines and her husband Adrian Pasdar
Most couples with a high net worth in the state of Massachusetts did not get where they are by letting their money sit in low-yield savings accounts; they invest. What happens to these investments, though, when a couple chooses to end their marriage? Who gets to keep what when the divorce is final? Investments, like all other assets, are subject
If you are a business owner, you may have taken the advice of many people who urged you to seek a prenuptial agreement before you got married. You may have approached your intended with the suggestion that you draft and sign such an agreement to protect your business, but the discussion did not go well. It is not unusual for
Divorce, no matter when, why or how it happens, can be challenging to get through. If significant assets are involved, things may prove even more difficult. There is a lot at stake in a high net worth divorce, so one cannot afford to make mistakes. Before getting started with the process, it may help some Massachusetts couples to think of
Often, when a Massachusetts marriage comes to an end, at least one party within it wants to secure alimony payments from the other to help him or her get by in the absence of the former partner. If you are among those planning to pursue alimony from your former partner, you may have questions about what factors undergo consideration when
In Massachusetts, residents like you who are divorcing your spouse will need to handle splitting your assets, too. The more assets you have, the more complex the potential legal issues related to them may become. We at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP, are here to help you work through these possible hurdles. High assets can make already complex situations even more complicated.
You may have been unhappy in your marriage for a long time, but it can be difficult to think about telling your spouse you want a divorce. You may be afraid of his or her potential reaction, or you could still care for your spouse and not want to hurt him or her. Breaking the news can be one of
Most people do not enter into their marriages with the idea that they will eventually get divorced. Still, marriages come to an end all the time, and you may now face this situation yourself. You have likely heard horror stories about the legal process involved with divorce, and some of your close friends or family may even encourage you to
Massachusetts couples who plan on divorcing will certainly be facing hurdles along the way. However, as someone who is involved in a high asset divorce, you will face unique hurdles that others with a smaller net worth will not necessarily have to deal with. FindLaw takes a look at three tips that can be used to help you tackle a high
When your Massachusetts marriage ends, your life will change in countless ways, and while some of those changes will likely involve adjusting to new living or custody arrangements, others involve tax-related considerations. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we are well-versed in the significant tax law changes that will impact you and others who divorce this year or moving forward,
