One of the most important things a person can do for themselves, their future, and their family is to create an estate plan. Estate planning is an essential part of everyone’s life, even though many people try to avoid it because they don’t like thinking about the future after they pass. However, being prepared for […]
Read MoreDivorce is often a very emotional and difficult period in one’s life if it is something they are faced with. There are many different reasons that a couple may choose to end their marriage. Sometimes there is one particular event that causes the couple to want a divorce and in other situations, it may be […]
Read MoreWhen a couple decides to end their marriage, there are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration. When the couple getting divorced has children together, they will have an added layer of matters to address, which can, of course, be very emotional and complex. One of the most emotional factors in a […]
Read MoreWhen couples in Massachusetts get divorced, one of the factors that they may have to deal with is whether alimony will be awarded to a dependent spouse. Alimony is different in every state so it is important to be aware of how this legal obligation works in yours. In Massachusetts, there are four different types […]
Read MoreWhen couples get divorced in Massachusetts, one of the steps they will have to take before the divorce is finalized is to divide assets. Before the individuals can begin dividing up the property, they will need to determine whether the property is considered marital or separate. Separate property is any of the property that each […]
Read MoreWhen a couple wants to get divorced, they must complete a few steps before anything can really get started. The couple must first fulfill the residency requirement and then cite grounds for divorce. Massachusetts is a no-fault state, meaning that the couple can simply state that the marriage was irretrievably broken for a period of […]
Read MoreWhen parents go through a divorce, one of the most emotional and difficult factors that they will have to address is the matter of custody. When it is time to address custody, parents are often nervous about the judge’s decision because it typically means that one parent won’t get to see the child every day […]
Read MoreThere are a number of different options for people who are getting a divorce to consider. One option that is becoming increasingly more popular is a divorce through mediation. Mediated divorces are on the rise because they offer a number of benefits that other divorce options do not. First, mediation offers couples going through a […]
Read MoreLaw Offices of Cynthia L. Hanley, P.C.
76 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048-2528
Telephone: (508) 339-1400
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