When someone is considering retirement, they generally do not think about everything that this would entail. Most people are not aware that only a small portion of their income for retirement will come from the government. This is usually only about 30 percent. Another 30 percent would come from the employee pension plan but most individuals do not have a pension plan. In this case, 70 percent of retirement income would have to come from the...more
I'm not what anyone would call an active trader in the stock market. I generally rely on my broker's advice and purchase low risk stocks and mutual funds. This tactic worked personally before latest recession. I lost cash on some investments and my return on the majority of my investments was poor. I made a decision I would have to have a more active role in managing my money.I was looking into strategies like Forex, hot stocks and trend...more
PATRICIA B. DAVISSON v. HENRY S. DAVISSON (and a companion case)Appeals Court of Massachusetts, NorfolkSeptember 11, 1981On July 18, 1978, the wife filed a complaint for divorce on the ground of cruel and abusive treatment; subsequently the husband filed a complaint for divorce on the ground of adultery. The actions were tried together. The judge made detailed findings of fact organized according to the factors listed in G. L. c. 208, § 34, in which, under the heading "conduct of the parties," he found that both parties had engaged in extramarital sexual intercourse following their separation in June, 1978. A judgment was entered on the wife's complaint awarding her a divorce for cruel and abusive treatment, giving her custody of the two minor children, alimony and child support, and making equitable division of assets. A judgment was entered on the husband's complaint stating that said complaint be and hereby is dismissed; a divorce nisi having this day been granted to the defendant. Plaintiff husband appealed an order of the Norfolk Division of the Probate and Family Court Department Massachusetts.Issues:Whether the Plaintiff was entitled to a divorce based on...more
SUSAN J. SIMMONS vs. STEVEN R. SIMMONS.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSJanuary 20, 1995During the pendency of a complaint for divorce brought by the wife in Massachusetts, the husband filed an action for divorce in South Carolina. Despite the wife's request for a continuance on the ground that a prior action for divorce was pending in...more
Considering how the cost of precious metals is increasing day by day, most people are realizing the importance and value of metals. This has led to an increase in the number of investments in gold. Gold, silver and precious metals have generated some of the highest returns in the market. In fact the market for gold has never looked better. The...more
Dona B. Lycurgus v. Nicholas C. LycurgusSupreme Judicial Court of MassachusettsDecember 24, 1969Facts:In September, 1965, Dona B. Lycurgus and her husband and children left the United States to visit Spain, France and Greece. From October, 1965, to June, 1966, she resided temporarily in the cellar of her mother-in-law's home in Greece. Both husband and wife entered Greece on temporary visas, and the husband did nothing "to indicate he intended to remain permanently in Greece." Nor did the wife "intend to acquire another domicile." In June, 1966, the wife left her husband and returned to the United States with her two children. Her intent at that time was to return to Massachusetts. Upon her arrival in the United States, the wife resided temporarily with her brother and parents, respectively, who lived in Rhode Island in towns adjoining Seekonk. While staying in Rhode Island, she planned to earn a teacher's certificate to enable her to teach school in Massachusetts, and she attended a college in Rhode Island for that purpose. Until she obtained a teaching position, she was dependent on her brother and parents she has not received any financial assistance from the...more
AMANOLLAH HOMAYOUN VAKIL vs. GUITI ADJAMI VAKIL.SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSJanuary 11, 2008Factual Background:Appellant husband filed a complaint for divorce from appellee wife pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, § 1B,...more
PHYLLIS R. ANDERSON vs. KENNETH P. ANDERSON.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSAugust 24, 1995Facts:The parties were married in Boston in 1953 and lived together in the Commonwealth until their separation in 1984. Both parties were living in...more
RUDOLPH F. PIERCE vs. CARNEICE G. PIERCE.SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSFACTS:The plaintiff, Rudolph F. Pierce, was married to the defendant, Carneice G. Pierce, for thirty-two years until their divorce on August 26, 1999. As...more
The laws of divorce are very complicated and go beyond deep, making it almost unworkable for a common person to get divorce without seeking a professional's advice.When an expert or a professional divorce lawyer such as Plano divorce...more
DUI (driving under the influence of drugs and other alcohol) charges may seem to be a simple charge, but on some grounds it can be considered as a criminal offense and may lead to serious charges such as prison sentences and revoked licenses.For some...more
A lot of people do not take retirement seriously. Since most people lack the foresight to see that far ahead into their future, they think of retirement as nothing more than an inevitable end; something almost akin to death. However, for a few people...more