Western Massachusetts Divorce Financial Planning
Resolving financial issues is an often challenging aspect of divorce. The parties often have strong ideas about what one party should – or shouldn't – receive in the divorce settlement.
They may be resistant to paying child support or alimony. They may believe that some assets or certain debts should be excluded from the property division process. He or she may think that the other party is hiding cash in the family business. It is important to resolve these issues correctly, as there can be long-term consequences to an individual's financial health.
When It Comes to Divorce Finances, Our Attorneys are Often Referred to as "the Most Sought-After Lawyers" in the Area
Hiring an attorney with business savvy and a mind for numbers makes good sense early on in the divorce process.
We help our clients with all financial matters arising from divorce, including:
- Answering questions about the marital home
- Advising about the tax implications of divorce
- Determining the role played by retirement accounts, options and pensions during property distribution
- Helping our clients understand the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy during divorce
We Prepare Every Case as if We Are Headed to Trial
At The Massachusetts Family Law Group, our lawyers work with clients to keep their financial situations strong while meeting their obligations after divorce.
From the moment we start with a new case, our attorneys prepare as if going to trial. Even in cases where we believe that the parties will not go to trial, our experience tells us that preparing to go all the way encourages the parties to be more reasonable with each other when resolving financial questions.
Our founding attorney, Irwin M. Pollac k, has a strong business background, and he leads our legal team in matters related to our clients' finances.
Get a Home Court Advantage When Dealing With Money and Property
Our lawyers serve all of Western Massachusetts from our Springfield office, including cities and towns such as Westfield, Lee, Northampton, Greenfield and Stockbridge.
We appear in probate and family courts in Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire almost every day. Not only do we know the preferences and procedures of each courthouse, but our attorneys are familiar faces to the family service officers, judicial case workers and judges. This gives our clients an edge that we call "the home court advantage."
How We Help
We often start the financial discovery process by requesting old tax returns and bank statements. Our lawyers have been known to file motions to allow inspection of safe deposit boxes and family safes. We take depositions and send subpoenas in pursuit of the information we need to protect our clients' financial situations. We track down credit reports that can show secret expenditures and credit cards. We go to the registry to examine deeds to learn whether liens have been filed against the marital home, or whether property has been sold without the knowledge of the other spouse.
Contact Our Springfield Divorce Finances Attorneys
When divorce is combined with the realities of difficult economic times, a proactive approach to financial planning is crucial. Your overall game plan may lead to you and your spouse considering bankruptcy.
If you do not know where to turn next, contact our Western Massachusetts attorneys for a no-obligation consultation. Contact us at (800) 941-DIVORCE, or use our online form to setup an appointment at any of our local offices.
