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Congratulations to my partner, Sheryl Dennis on her inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2021.
Taxation of Property Division in Divorce: What You Need to Know 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 not more than six…
Read MoreFollowing your Ex on Facebook Prevents Personal Growth
Recent scientific research by Tara C. Marshall, “Facebook Surveillance of Former Romantic Partners: Associations with Post-Breakup Recovery and Personal Growth,” indicates that following your ex on Facebook is bad for your health. It can cause negative feelings, greater distress over the breakdown of the relationship, obstruct the ability to heal from the relationship and move…
Read MoreCohabitation After Divorce: Reasons You Need a Co-Tenancy Agreement
Vicki Shemin wrote a new article about cohabitation and why partners should consider a co-tenancy agreement. Cohabitation after divorce seems like a great alternative to remarriage, but it’s still important to take steps to protect yourself. By Vicki Shemin, JD, LICSW, ACSW Updated: June 21, 2018 Categories: Legal Issues, Relationships and Dating At the final court hearing in a…
Read MoreFields and Dennis LLP Ranked as Top Tier Boston Family Law Firm in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2017 Edition
Fields Dennis & Cooper LLP is proud to announce that we have been ranked as one of Boston’s Top Tier Family Law Firms in US News & World Report’s Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2017 Edition. The US News & World Report rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process and is one of the…
Read MoreJon Fields Appointed as Member of the Child Support Guidelines Task Force
Fields and Dennis LLP is proud to announce that Jonathan E. Fields has been appointed as a member of the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Child Support Guidelines Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for conducting the quadrennial review of the guidelines required under Federal law. Read More Divorce and Blog News
Read MoreJon Fields Profiled in Boston Business Journal
The Boston Business Journal reports that Jonathan Fields, partner at Fields and Dennis LLP, has been appointed as a member of the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Child Support Guidelines Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for conducting the quadrennial review of the guidelines required under federal law. A link to more info can be found…
Read MoreFields and Dennis LLP Holiday Party Featured in Mass Lawyers Weekly
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly featured a photo of Fields and Dennis’s annual holiday party, in their January 4th edition (picture at bottom right). A great way to remember a festive evening, come January. Many thanks to Mass Lawyers Weekly for featuring the gathering, which was held at our offices in Wellesley Hills in November.
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