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June 30, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. One of the most frequent questions clients ask divorce attorneys is whether a spouse’s bad conduct will impact the financial settlement in a divorce. This article explores the Massachusetts law in this area. The Massachusetts property division statute, G.L. c.208 s.34, requires courts to examine multiple factors in determining the division […]

Removal of Children to Another Jurisdiction: What Every Parent Should Know

June 24, 2018

By Jonathan E. Fields, Esq. When a parent wants to move with the child outside of Massachusetts, and the other parent does not consent to the removal, a complex legal analysis must be undertaken in order to determine the rights and responsibilities of the parents and the child. If the parties cannot come to an […]

Alimony and the TCJA: Common Misconceptions Every Divorcing Parent Should Know

June 22, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), alimony will no longer be tax deductible to the payor and no longer tax includable to the payee effective January 1, 2019. The law was a shock to many, particularly divorce lawyers, most of whom had gotten quite used to the […]

Taxation of Property Division in Divorce: What You Need to Know

June 22, 2018

By Jonathan Fields, Esq. I. General Rules Under §1041 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the general rule is that neither gain nor loss is recognized on transfers of property between spouses or ex-spouses “incident to a divorce.” A transfer “incident to a divorce” is one that occurs within one year of the divorce and […]

First things first: the ‘no-nup’ prenup – Vicki L. Shemin featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

September 11, 2018

First things first: the ‘no-nup’ prenup Vicki L. Shemin August 30, 2018 Remember the good ol’ days when two people met, fell in love, and got married? Nowadays, not so fast. Increasingly, couples are rehearsing the relationship before deciding whether to plan a rehearsal dinner. As marriage rates have fallen, the number of cohabiting relationships […]

Jonathan Fields Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law

August 15, 2018

Fields and Dennis LLP is proud to announce that Jonathan E. Fields, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2019 (25th) Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Family Law. Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled […]

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First things first: the ‘no-nup’ prenup – Vicki L. Shemin featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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