Postnups OK’d in Massachusetts (or “the Fogg has Lifted”)

Author: Attorney Jonathan Fields - posted at August 6, 2010

Nearly 20 years ago, in the Fogg case, the SJC  “left to another day” the question of whether postnuptial agreements were valid in Massachusetts.  Well, that day has come.  In a recent case, the SJC finally resolved the long-deferred question by approving such agreements so long as certain requirements were met.  Among such requirements, according to the SJC, the court must find that the agreement was fair and reasonable at the time of signing as well as at the time of enforcement.  In permitting such agreements, Massachusetts appears to be in line with the majority of states.

Bigamists Beware: Make Sure Other Wife Doesn’t Post Wedding Pictures on Facebook

Author: Attorney Jonathan Fields - posted at

Another marriage destroyed by Facebook?  A Cleveland bigamist’s big secret was uncovered when his wife discovered wedding pictures of him and his “other wife” on Facebook.  According to this CNET piece, she had suspected him of cheating and discovered the posts on the other wife’s Facebook page.  For his part, the bigamist now claims his first marriage wasn’t legal.

Your Husband is Stalking You? Throw Away Your Cell Phone!

Author: Attorney Jonathan Fields - posted at

A stalker can easily find his prey by using the GPS in your cell phone, as a recent WSJ piece notes.  The stalker can install certain software on the victim’s phone and (as long as it’s turned on and receiving a signal) the phone becomes a tracking device. Even worse — you may want to check your cell bills if you share a phone account with the stalker.  Apparently, the cell provider can simply add the tracking feature for a fee at the request of only one of the account holders.

Prenup Article Receives Honor

Author: Attorney Jonathan Fields - posted at

I was proud to learn that the prestigious Journal of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has honored for its “exceptional ” quality my recent article published in their pages about prenuptial agreements.

The Un-Divorced?

Author: Attorney Jonathan Fields - posted at August 4, 2010

The NYT reports on a trend where couples stay married for long periods without getting legal divorces. Who knew that Warren Buffet was separated from his wife for over 25 years until she died — all the while living with another woman?