Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Divorce - Bonus

How are bonuses handled in a divorce case? My spouse makes net $178,000 and approx $30/yr as a bonus. My divorce settlement states that all money assets are half mine. The settlement does not specifically state that I receive a percentage of the bonus. I have been home raising my 4 children for the past 15 years and have no income from an outside job.


Asked on 5/28/08, 3:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Divorce - Bonus

This is a question you should be asking your divorce attorney. If you do not have one or can not discuss this you should retain an attorney as a bonus should be considered part of annual income for distribution purposes.

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Answered on 5/28/08, 6:18 pm

Re: Divorce - Bonus

You should contact your divorce attorney and ask him. If you do not have one or want a new one, then contact another attorney. Based on your simple description, the bonus should be included as part of his annual income.

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Answered on 5/29/08, 11:19 am


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