Property Division

Since estates differ, working with a law firm that can knowledgeably address diverse points of law within a broader perspective is important. We can help!

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Dividing Your Marital Estate

In the simplest Massachusetts divorces involving a long-term marriage, couples equally divide their assets and move on with their lives. In many dissolutions, however, the math and the legalities are infinitely more complicated. 

Dividing the estate down the middle might be impractical, and the complexities of certain estates and the facts giving rise to how those estates were accumulated may warrant more creative solutions, sometimes even disproportionate divisions of the assets. There could be significant disagreement about the value of certain assets, or whether a property interest even exists.

Since estates differ, working with a law firm that can knowledgeably address diverse points of law within a broader perspective is important. Tracey, Roman & Ramos, PC
helps clients establish priorities, choose their battles and secure their fair share of the estate, so they will emerge from the divorce in the most beneficial financial position.

Dividing Your Marital Estate

Many of our clients are professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives, or the spouses of high earners. We delight in solving challenging legal and financial puzzles, and we can knowledgeably address the various aspects of pre-marital and marital wealth that arise in divorce:

  • Complex property valuation and distribution
  • Business and professional practice valuations
  • Retirement portfolios
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Appreciated value of separate property
  • Loans, credit cards and debts
  • Deferred compensation
  • Assets owned through trusts
  • Alimony payments or lump-sum distributions
  • Tax considerations
  • Prenuptial agreements, Post-nuptial agreements and divorce (separation) agreements
  • Bankruptcy in the context of divorce


Our firm also handles property division among unmarried couples, such as high net worth clients who cohabitated but never married, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transsexual (“LGBT”) clients who accumulated wealth together. 

Protecting Your Interests In Asset Division

Our accomplished lawyers skillfully handle classification, valuation, hidden assets and multiple
other issues that arise. 

We are prepared to go to court when the other party will not bargain in good faith, or when we need a judge to settle an impasse or resolve a legal question. 

In or out of court, we strive to maintain the dignity and humanity of our clients during this stressful process. 

Experience. Creativity. Results.

We are committed to serving the best interests of our clients, providing access to justice for our clients and enabling our clients to move forward with dignity and respect.

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