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A comment on Ask HN: How do you handle divorce as a startup owner?.

Re:Ask HN: How do you handle divorce as a startup owner? by JSeymourATL on Tuesday November 22, 2016 @05:19PM (#13018193)
> My (very highly respected and expensive) attorney unfortunately feels that the MA law is super simple and I'm basically just screwed.

It may be worthwhile getting the legal equivalent of a 2nd opinion. Consulting another lawyer could be a smart play. They may confirm your attorney's advice or suggest some alternate suggestions. Also, mediated divorce settlements may be an option to explore. Here's a list in Massachusetts > http://www.mediate.com/Massachusetts/

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Re:Ask HN: How do you handle divorce as a startup owner? by losingitall on Tuesday November 22, 2016 @05:21PM (#13018204)
We are in mediation (trying to avoid a contesting filing), however she's unwilling to give up any money she/her attorney believes she can get under MA law. The law appears to be solidly on her side.
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