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Alimony duration

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Gail Otis

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has heard arguments in a case and will decide an issue which may result in changes to future decisions regarding alimony. As written, the alimony statute does not require a termination date of payments to a former spouse unless expressly stated in the divorce agreement. Alimony orders issued by the [...]

Surviving Divorce

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Gail Otis

Going through a divorce is difficult at any time, but has become even more so as a result of the many problems that many face in this recession.  Perhaps the most difficult to resolve is what to do with the former marital home if there is no equity due to the downturn in the real estate [...]