Dividing Marital Property Fairly In Your Divorce Is Crucial

As an equitable distribution state, Massachusetts law requires that all marital property be divided in a fair and equitable manner. These cases can be quite complex and frequently very contentious, and it is important that you have a qualified property division lawyer in Middlesex County with the ability to protect your interests.

Experience Handling Complex Property Division

At the Lowell, Massachusetts, law firm of Manzi & Seccareccio, P.C., we have experience in a broad range of complex property division cases, including high-asset matters that require business valuation and other special considerations. In every case, our attorneys work diligently to secure a property settlement agreement that best serves our clients’ interests.

Understanding Property Division In A Massachusetts Divorce

One of the most important aspects of property division is assigning an accurate value to each marital asset. We work with valuation experts who specialize in all types of property and can help us gain an accurate financial picture of the entire marital estate before the division of assets begins.

Factors Courts Use To Determine Marital Property Division

In Massachusetts, many factors are considered in property division during a divorce settlement. The following factors are mandatory for the court to consider in a property division case:

• The length of the marriage
• The conduct of the parties during the marriage
• The age, health and station of the parties
• Occupation
• Amount and sources of income
• Vocational skills
• Employability
• Estate
• Liabilities and needs of each of the parties
• The opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income
• The present and future needs of the dependent children of the marriage