by Beth Aarons | Jun 24, 2017 | Articles, Divorce, Estate Planning, Guardian, Wills
Many divorcing parents put their estate planning issues on the back burner as part of their post-divorce “to do” list. Divorcing parents with minor children or children with special needs, however, may wish to include a guardian nomination provision within their...
by Beth Aarons | Jun 1, 2009 | Articles, Divorce, Mediation
Many people anticipating an uncontested divorce ask me which divorce process is faster, easier, and less expensive: mediation or litigation? Most people believe mediation is the automatic winner in all of these categories. My short answer is: “It depends.”...
by Beth Aarons | Feb 2, 2009 | Articles, Divorce, Featured
First, what is the marital estate? The marital estate is the collection of all property, assets, and liabilities which are subject to division during a divorce. In Massachusetts, the marital estate includes any and all property acquired by the parties, regardless of...