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Understanding is Crucial to Handling Joint Bank Accounts in a Divorce
Sadly, almost half of all marriages in the United States end in a divorce. Fortunately for these people, competent divorce lawyers exist to make the process less confusing and time-consuming. For some, the problems involved are exacerbated by financial concerns. Either they have money they want to protect or there is not enough at hand. It may seem the solution is to…
How to Declare Your Income and Expenses on a Financial Statement During a Divorce
When you are getting a divorce in Massachusetts, it’s important that you fill out your financial statement correctly. This worksheet will be used to determine any alimony or child support payments, and provides the other party with a clear look at your financial status as you go through the divorce process. Separate But Equal Homes If you have children, the point of…
Can You mention an organ donation in my will?
Yes, Massachusetts has adopted the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act which says that any person over 18 years old may make a gift of his or her body or any part of their body upon their death to a hospital, physician, surgeon, medical school, etc. This gift can be made by a card, a written form, or by will. The will makes the…
Collecting Social Security Benefits of an Ex-Spouse
GUEST BLOGGER: Deborah Smith – Debbie is the resident divorce writer for Total Attorneys (www.totaldivorce.com) and you can read her blog at www.totaldivorce.com/blog/debbiedivorce/ Social Security benefits provide an income for retired or disabled people and their dependents. If a spouse dies, the surviving dependent spouse is generally entitled to the benefits. In some cases, a former spouse may still collect some Social…
How can a health care proxy be revoked?
There are a few ways that a health care proxy may be revoked. It can be revoked if one of the following events occur: 1. If you sign a different health care proxy at a later date, 2. If you divorce or legally separate your spouse who you had named in your health care proxy as your agent, 3. If you notify…
