Massachusetts Law Blog

One of the keys to property division in a high-asset divorce is finding a good appraiser and determining the value of your assets. This is the first step before you and your spouse can negotiate what you want to do with your house. At the Law Offices of Ira C. Yellin,...

If you live in Massachusetts and are getting a divorce, you know the process can be infinitely more complicated if kids are involved. You not only have to deal with alimony and property division, but also determine where the kids should live and who should have...

Bankruptcy delves into areas of emotions you may rather not feel. The issues you bring to the table are sometimes embarrassing. However, with the ability to make payments to lower your debt, you may feel a little more in control of your situation.  Once your...

For parents in Massachusetts, in the middle of a divorce, the dilemma of custody can be stressful. It is a parent’s job to do what is in the best interest of his or her child. The American Psychological Association explains that divorce can be traumatic for young...

Like many things regarding bankruptcy, the question of whether you could keep your home would depend on the specifics of your case. However, many Chapter 7 applicants do end up retaining their homes. In Massachusetts, there are laws that could protect your home from...

As a parent in Massachusetts who has decided divorce is the best option for you, your next task is likely going to be figuring out how you want to handle custody. Joint custody can be one option to consider, as it may hold many benefits for you and your children....

As a parent in Massachusetts who is getting a divorce, you will also have to deal with child custody matters. At the Law Offices of Ira C. Yellin, LLC, we are here to help you examine one of the popular options: joint custody. What can joint custody do for you?...

One spouse may wish to pursue a fresh start after a marriage ends by relocating to a new state or even across the country. When this individual is a parent, however, he or she must seek permission from the court to take the children out of the state, especially when...

Filing bankruptcy in Massachusetts has its pros and cons. If you are thinking about taking this course of action there are definite upsides. Once you learn about the benefits of bankruptcy, you gain better insight into whether this is the right step for you. According...