Alimony Up until mid 2012, alimony was generally a lifetime payment The new alimony law is that it sets term limits on the time limit for how long alimony is payable, depending on how long the party has been married They will take the number of months you have been married; Percentages vary from 60 […]
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Process Divorce mediation is gaining popularity, and it has certainly become more common in recent years in the State of Massachusetts Mediation is suitable for some cases, but certainly not all cases Advantages of mediation are that you do not need to go to court, which allows for more open and friendly discussions The […]
Read MorePayments for Extracurricular Activities in a Divorce These payments will be included in your divorce agreement, and it will generally work out as being shared between the parties If one member of the party does not want to pay for the extracurricular activity, that issue can go to the judge The judge will observe relative […]
Read MoreHow Child Support is Calculated There are guidelines as to how child support is calculated The gross income of each party is the primary factor of child support The next factor is the cost of daycare, and who is paying for the daycare Other factors include health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Numbers will […]
Read MoreTime Length on Paying Alimony If you have been married for 15-20 years, you are in the highest category for paying alimony
Read MoreDivorce Finalization Time Frame It can be difficult for the parties to agree on basic issues, such as developing a parenting plan, and selling property Contested divorces can generally take longer than an uncontested divorce If the parties cannot come to an agreement, a judge will make the decision via trial
Read MoreDivorce Time Frame It takes approximately 9-14 months for a divorce to follow through Depending on how the parties cooperate and communicate, it can take less than 9 months or more than 14 months
Read MoreTime Length on Paying Child Support Child Support is paid until all children are of an age where they have graduated from high school and are either living on their own, or not going to college. An individual can receive Child Support through College.
Read MoreIf Your Spouse Receives a Bonus Courts will treat bonuses differently from case to case. They will consider if bonuses are given regularly. Annual bonuses would not be calculated in Child Support in regards to fairness to the spouse receiving them. About 15-28 percent of the bonus would be given to the spouse, along with proof […]
Read MoreStaying or Selling Your Home After a Divorce Two main issues with this topic are who is going to leave the house, and what is going to happen to the house after the divorce If a mother remains in the house with her children, it can be difficult to qualify for mortgage independently The court […]
Read MoreHow an Inheritance is Treated During a Divorce The court has the right to divide an inheritance 50/50, or by any other desired split ratio If an inheritance is fairly traceable to the person that received it, the court would not divide it 50/50 If the inheritance is spent on a home edition or repair, it […]
Read MoreMedical Insurance for Children During a Divorce A family plan premium may be more expensive than individual coverage The premium cost is taken into consideration when determining child support Generally, you are better off not proving insurance in the calculation because you don’t get the full benefit of the premium amount in the reduced amount […]
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