Massachusetts Law Blog

Most people assume that if you are filing for bankruptcy, you should file for chapter 7 instead of 13. It is because of the former demands that debtors pay the debt they owe. With the latter, however, your qualifying debt gets wiped out without the repayment plan....

Couples who decide to file for divorce have a lot of decisions to make. Financially and emotionally, the process is difficult, and some people may choose to stick their heads in the sand to avoid having to deal with anything. However, preparing for it will often get...

When parents separate or divorce in Massachusetts, custody and parenting time are two of the biggest concerns that arise. In most instances, parents genuinely want to ensure they can spend as much time as possible with their children in spite of living in separate...

Depending on your financial circumstances, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may be the more appropriate bankruptcy option. The long-term effect bankruptcy may have on your credit is often a concern when weighing the available options.  When coming to a decision on the...

Holiday spending tends to be a topic that garners a lot of attention every year. However, for many people in Massachusetts, any costs associated with gift giving at the end of the year may not be the biggest financial worry they have to face. Instead, it seems that...

If you are thinking of ending your marriage in Massachusetts, there are several things to consider: child custody, financial repercussions and emotional consequences. Sometimes it may be hard to decide if you want to file for divorce or if you want to work with your...

If you are struggling under financial pressures in Massachusetts, bankruptcy can offer a solution. Keep in mind that the court freezes your assets during bankruptcy making it impossible for the family court to touch them. There are benefits to filing for bankruptcy...

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...