What is the Contested Divorce Process in Massachusetts?

  What is the Contested Divorce Process in Massachusetts? A contested divorce is simply one where we don’t have an agreement at the onset of the filing for divorce.  The most common ground for filing for divorce is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.  Fault grounds are not used even in what’s called a contested divorce. […]

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Cynthia Hanley Explains Child Custody in Massachusetts

Cynthia Hanley Explains Child Custody in Massachusetts Custody in Massachusetts is evolving from the words sole physical custody/shared physical custody and sole legal custody/shared legal custody to the term “parenting plan”. The statute currently still says that it’s a shared legal custody arrangement and is generally given in most cases unless one parent is unfit. […]

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Can You File a Joint Tax Return the Year You Get Divorced in Massachusetts?

Can You File a Joint Tax Return the Year You Get Divorced in Massachusetts? Tax returns can be filed as married filing jointly if the parties were married on December 31st of the tax year, even if the divorce hearing has occurred. If the divorce was final on or before December 31st, they could not […]

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Can I Stay on My Spouse’s Medical Insurance Plan in Massachusetts if We Get Divorced?

Can I Stay on My Spouse’s Medical Insurance Plan in Massachusetts if We Get Divorced? Massachusetts is a unique state when it comes to medical insurance. We have a statute that was enacted for the benefit of the citizens of Massachusetts. What it provides is that a divorce spouse has the right to stay on […]

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