01.16.10

Massachusetts Divorce Rate Drops By One-Third

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11.06.07

Donald Trump Loves Prenup Agreements

Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law, Uncategorized at 5:33 am by Administrator

Donald Trump is clearly a big fan of prenuptial agreements. He is also not afraid to recommend prenups to others. We note that he felt Nick and Jessica Simpson should have obtained a prenup. He is also reported to have called Paul McCartney a “smuck” for not obtaining one.

We feel that there are lots of advantages to signing a prenup. These advantages often outweigh the disadvantages. Discussing prenups can certainly result in an awkward conversation but this alone is not a reason to avoid dealing with the issue. We therefore encourage all of our readers to consider speaking to a lawyer about the pros and cons of signing a prenup and to do so well in advance of the wedding date.

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in family and business law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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10.07.07

The Prenuptial Agreement – A Good Way to Protect Yourself in the Event of Divorce

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As this article mentions, a Census Bureau study indicates that fewer than 50% of couples that were to celebrate their silver anniversary sometime after the year 2000 will do so.

As the articles adds, “even the most optimistic people have to ask themselves” what financial condition they will be in if their marriage does not work out.

The most effective way for couples to protect themselves from financial harm in the event of a divorce is by obtaining a prenuptial agreement. Pre-nuptial agreements usually govern the use, ownership and disposition of real and personal property acquired both before and after the marriage, whether the marriage terminates by death of a spouse or a divorce. 

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in family and business law, including Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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09.14.07

Suggestions on Putting Children First During A Divorce

Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law, General at 4:27 am by Administrator

This interesting article lists a few recommendations for individuals going through a divorce when there are children involved. Some of the suggestions mentioned in the article include the following:

• Don’t introduce a new partner to your children for months, perhaps even a year.
• Never ‘bad-mouth’ the other parent in front of the children. Always speak respectfully about your ex-partner in front of them.
• Never send messages to an ex-partner via the children
• Keeping a photograph of your ex-partner in your new home and encourage your children to talk about your ex-partner in your presence.
• Never listen in to your children’s phone calls with your ex-partner.
• Never seek forgiveness from your children – it’s your job to make things work, not to persuade them that your actions were alright. 

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in family and business law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.31.07

Divorce Disclosure Leads to Trouble For Modern Day “Messiah”

Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law, General at 4:28 am by Administrator

In this interesting article,we see how the disclosure of financial information as part of a divorce hearing can lead to additional legal trouble for one of the parties.

This is why it is important for each person involved in a divorce to clean up their finances prior to the commencement of court proceedings and, importantly, refrain from falsifying the information that they do disclose to the court.

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in family and business law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.19.07

A Child’s Graduation Can Lead to Divorce

Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law, Uncategorized at 6:31 pm by Administrator

This interesting article from Wales notes that the graduation of a child can lead to divorce. As the article states, ”many unhappy couples wait until” after graduation “in order to avoid disruption.” Also, “others do not realize how unhappy they are until their household is empty for the first time.”

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in family and business law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.13.07

10 Smart Tips to Consider Before Marriage

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Here is a good article listing 10 smart tips that can help people live in “wedded bliss.” We would add – as tip number 11 – that it also helps if you marry a spouse you are truly in love with.  

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in business and family law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.12.07

Adding to the Stress of Divorce

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In this article from the Boston Herald, we see what can happen when emotions run high during a divorce. In addition to the stress of his divorce, this young man will have to deal with the court system on other fronts – dealing with the twin charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidation of a witness. Luckily, it did not get more serious.

This article lists some of the steps one can take to handle the stress of a divorce. We recently blogged on a related topic as well.

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in business and family law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.04.07

Divorce Capital of the U.S.A.

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Here is an interesting article stating that Clearwater, Florida is the divorce capital of the United States. It is apparently easier to get divorced in Florida than it is in many other states. Unlike Massachusetts, Florida does not impose waiting periods on couples that are seeking to get divorced. 

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in business and family law, including Massachusetts divorce law and Massachusetts prenuptial law.

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07.02.07

Seeking An Additional Payout 30 Years After Divorce

Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law at 2:36 am by Administrator

In this article from the Daily Telegraph in the UK, there is an interesting discussion about a case where a husband was ordered to make an additional payout to his ex-wife almost 30 years after their divorce.

You may notice that many commenters seem surprised that this situation could occur. However, this decision may not be as outrageous as it seems at first glance.

One would have to look at the Settlement Agreement between the parties to see if it permitted the wife to return and ask her husband for additional fnds if there was a material change in her circumstances. If it did, then the husband needs to blame his lawyer for not explaining the Settlement Agreement to him clearly. 

In Massachusetts, one way to obtain more certainty that the division of assets and liabilities in your divorce is final would be by ensuring that the Settlement Agreement “survives” as an independent contract between the parties.

The Mwangi Law Office specializes in business and family law, including Massachusetts divorce law.

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