On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jun 24, 2020 | Alimony
For some couples divorcing in Massachusetts, alimony seems like an outdated concept. However, in many cases, alimony is a necessary element of divorce. After all, few couples earn the same income. When a large enough disparity exists in the income between spouses,...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Feb 5, 2020 | Alimony
Alimony, which is support paid to an economically disadvantaged spouse after a divorce, can understandably become a huge bone of contention during divorce. So you might be relieved to find out that you and your spouse have incomes that are close enough together that...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 29, 2020 | Alimony
When one spouse makes substantially more than the other, that can lead to greater financial issues for the spouse with less earning potential after a divorce. Particularly if that spouse stayed out of the workforce to care for the family home or to raise children, it...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Sep 18, 2018 | Alimony
Sharing the wealth may take on a whole new meaning come the new year. As of Jan. 1, newly divorced Massachusetts residents will be experiencing alimony payments in a new way thanks to the federal government. The person making payments will no longer be entitled to a...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Sep 11, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
New tax laws will have an impact on divorce issues. Those laws will have a definite impact on alimony payments in Massachusetts. They take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. So those who are considering divorce should know that as of that time payers of alimony won’t be...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jul 11, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
Life between ex-spouses after divorce can sometimes be difficult or tense. This may be especially true if alimony payments are involved, as some divorced couples in Massachusetts may have noticed. There are many people across the country who have difficulty collecting...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jun 18, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
Many Massachusetts divorcees are familiar with support payments. Ex-spouses across the country are required to pay alimony each month. Some of these people, however, do not make their payments on time or at all in some cases. Even celebrities like John Schneider must...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | May 21, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
Marriage and divorce have changed significantly in recent years. This is partially due to how traditional gender roles have changed over time. In Massachusetts and across the country, it is becoming more common for women to be the family breadwinners. This has had an...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Mar 6, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
Many people in Massachusetts may know someone who has gone through or is currently going through a divorce. Some of these divorces may have gone smoothly, but others might have been difficult and ended bitterly. Alimony is one of the many things that can cause...
On Behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 17, 2018 | Alimony, Firm News
Divorce laws are in the process of changing across the nation. Massachusetts residents who have been considering divorce may have heard about these changes. The upcoming changes, particularly those being made to alimony, have the potential to make divorces even more...
