One of the most challenging parts of a divorce is the stress each spouse feels regarding their financial situation. When spouses divorce, they very often worry about what will happen with all their hard-earned assets. It is not uncommon for spouses to disagree on the terms of their divorce, though when this happens, both of […]
Read MoreWhen couples get divorced, one or both spouses may believe they are entitled to alimony payments, which are also known as “spousal support” payments. Oftentimes, alongside child custody and child support, spousal support payments are among the most contested divorce issues. Generally, one party will believe they deserve more support than the other party is […]
Read MoreIf you are getting a divorce and you have children, there is a very good chance you are wondering what will happen with child support. Child support is an issue that will be addressed before the court can pass down a Judgment of Divorce, so it is very important you know how the system works […]
Read MoreIf you are ready to file for divorce, you are most likely navigating through an emotionally complex point in your life. This is to be expected. Furthermore, if your spouse wronged you in some way, nobody would blame you for wanting to mention it in court. It hurts when somebody wrongs you, especially if you […]
Read MoreSome people spend months planning for their marriage. Marriage is a beautiful thing, and it is a big step in our lives. However, divorce is also a huge step, which is why you should consider taking some time to plan for it as well. Divorce is something that nobody ever wants to go through, but […]
Read MoreIf you are getting divorced, there are many factors you will have to consider. Divorce is a very involved process, so it is important you are informed of all your options before making any major decisions. It is also equally important that you hire an experienced attorney if you feel you are ready to begin […]
Read MoreDivorce is an extremely personal and oftentimes emotionally taxing event, despite it being a common occurrence in our society. It is not easy to break off a marriage, and on top of the emotional stress that comes with divorce, people naturally have many legal questions as well. What constitutes a divorce in Massachusetts? Massachusetts has […]
Read MoreCouples who wish to end their marriage through a divorce will have to face the reality of dividing the marital estate. Of course, it isn’t easy for a divorcing couple to calmly and rationally divide their assets because both parties often feel as though they are entitled to certain things. When contested matters of divorce such […]
Read MoreDivorces in Massachusetts are complicated because of the heavy emotions that are tied to ending a marriage. Not only that, divorcing couples are also faced with the reality of separating their finances and determining how their financial situation will change after the divorce. One major concern for a spouse that has been largely dependent on […]
Read MoreWhen a couple in Massachusetts feels as though their marriage is coming to a close, it may be time to look into their options for divorce. One of the options that has become increasingly popular over time is divorce through mediation. Mediation is a process by which the couple getting divorced will sit with their attorneys […]
Read MoreWhen a couple makes the decision to get divorced in Massachusetts, they will have to determine whether they would like to cite grounds for divorce or if they plan to cite no-fault. Fault grounds means that one spouse wishes to blame the divorce on the other because they committed one of the following acts that […]
Read MoreAt some point throughout any couple’s divorce, the two parties will have to address a topic that they have likely been thinking about since the day papers were filed: equitable distribution. Equitable distribution is simply the division of assets and debts in a divorce. It is important to note that the only property that is […]
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