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....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 Massachusetts, and a claim that the South Carolina court did not have jurisdiction, a judge of the Family Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the State of South Carolina on April 13, 1992, "ordered adjudged and decreed that the defendant is entitled to a divorce." The court issued no order regarding custody, alimony, support, or division of property. The South Carolina court determined that it had jurisdiction, that the wife's divorce had been pending since 1987, "that the sister state (Massachusetts) has failed to give any reason for its failure to issue a ruling in this matter" although a hearing had been held in December, 1991, and that the husband "is entitled to his divorce." Subsequent to that order, a Massachusetts Probate Court, on August 19, 1992, issued a judgment of divorce nisi which, if valid, would have become...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...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, alleging an irretrievable breakdown. Before their second marriage to each other, the parties executed an ante nuptial agreement which provided that the wife could not claim alimony if she contested the granting of a divorce. The wife's answer requested that the husband's complaint for divorce be dismissed. On the second day of trial, the wife moved to amend her answer in order to clarify that she did not contest the granting of divorce. The wife's motion to amend her answer was denied. A judgment of divorce nisi was issued, which awarded no alimony to the wife. The Appeals Court (Massachusetts) affirmed the judgment insofar as it granted the parties' divorce, but otherwise reversed and remanded the matter. The husband appealed.Issues:Whether antenuptial agreement was void as against public policy?Whether the judge had erred in denying her motion to amend her answer and her request to be relieved of her April 2, 2003, stipulation concerning...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
Currently nearly everyone is a somewhat strapped for cash and this has not been made any easy with the depreciating value of former very viable investment options such as real estate. Unique though is the fact that precious metals and stones have...more