Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Divorce assets

My wife has inherited a substantial sum of money which she has invested under her name only. In a divorce, do I have any rights regarding this money


Asked on 4/18/07, 1:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Divorce assets

All property is subject to equitable division, regardless of "legal" title or means of acquisition. However, the key word is "equitable," which means "fair under all of the crcumstances." The "equitable" distribution of "marital property" may favor one party over another. I can be reached through my website, www.gregleelaw.com, for a more specific consultation.

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Answered on 4/18/07, 2:34 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: Divorce assets

An inheritance acquired during the marriage becomes an asset of the marriage. As Gregory said, how a court deals with the asset and how is distributes it on a divorce is the bigger question.

If you have more specific questions, or need assistance, contact me.

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Answered on 4/18/07, 7:53 pm


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