How Is Property Divided In A Massachusetts Divorce?When a marriage comes to an end in Massachusetts, all marital … Show More property is divided equitably. “Equitably” means the court distributes assets and debt fairly. However, that does not necessarily mean former spouses receive equal shares.All assets and debts acquired by both parties during the marriage are considered “marital property,” regardless of the length of the marriage. Even assets received or held by one spouse, such as inheritances, gifts and separate financial accounts, can be subject to division. Whether such assets are divided in a divorce depends greatly on many factors, and whether a valid prenuptial or postnuptial …Read More »
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