Divorce Videos

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 […]

Payments 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 […]

Time Length on Paying Alimony If you have been married for 15-20 years, you are in the highest category for paying alimony  

Divorce 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

Divorce 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  

If 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 […]

Staying 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 […]

How 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 […]

Community Property State Massachusetts is not a community property state because property and asset division must be equitable Division of assets and property does not have to be 50/50  

Uncontested Divorce Process In order for the uncontested divorce to follow through properly, you need to file a joint petition, a separation agreement, a financial statement, your marriage certificate, and a request for a hearing An uncontested divorce may become contested thorough various problems and assumptions by both parties  

Divorce Hearings Most decisions have been made at the time of a divorce hearing Your lawyer would ask you for your date of marriage, name, address, number of children, date of separation, and reasons for separation Both spouses should also understand the terms of the separation agreement  

What You Should Bring When Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney Primarily, you should bring pay stubs in order to calculate any child support You should also bring any background information, including your date of marriage, where you were married, and anything else that you may be concerned with The initial consultation should help relieve any […]