Ways to Discover Hidden Assets During a Divorce
Despite complications to the marriage, most people enter the divorce process believing their soon to be ex-spouse is an honest person. Unfortunately, this is not always the situation. The fact is, dishonesty is a common reason for seeking a divorce. Even if you have no reason to suspect your former partner is dishonest,
Divorce 101: A Quick Intro To Filing For Divorce In Massachusetts
Many couples start out in marriage with great hopes and expectations, only to end up in a relationship that unfortunately does not work. There are many steps in the divorce process in Massachusetts and just as many avenues to take depending on your situation. Here is a brief introduction to filing for divorce
Family Law Court Orders: Contempt and Enforcement of Court Orders
When parties divorce in Massachusetts, a Judgment of Divorce Nisi will enter ninety days before the divorce becomes absolute, or final. If the parties executed a Separation Agreement in connection with their divorce, that Separation Agreement will be incorporated into the Judgment of Divorce and become an Order of the Court. If the
Filing for Divorce with the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
For those looking to pursue a divorce action in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, several factors must be considered prior to the filing of an action with the Probate and Family Court. The legal process of divorce can be complicated; therefore, it is in the best interest of each individual to consider hiring an
How Is Spousal Support Determined In Massachusetts?
One of the most common questions when going through a divorce is about spousal support. Spousal support is often called alimony, and it is a word that many people hear but don’t quite understand. When you hear about divorces involving famous people, most often there are orders for large amounts of alimony. You
I am liable for my wife’s student loan?
Additional Info: My wife and I are getting divorced. She took out a loan so she could finish her degree at Boston College. She said she would use the degree to get a job, but she hasn’t finished the program so technically the “community” hasn’t benefited from her returning to school. Will I
What are my rights during the divorce process?
Additional Info: My husband has moved out of our home in Natick and changed all the passwords to our bank accounts. Can he legally do this before we get divorced? I am a stay at home mom. How am I supposed to live and take care of the kids with no access to
Am I entitled to 50% of my wife’s inheritance?
Additional Info: I’ve supported my wife and family in Wellesley for 21 years. We are now going through a divorce and she just received an inheritance of over $500,000. Am I entitled to 50%? Attorney Answer: A Court has a wide latitude of discretion and will consider several factors in determining what, if
What can we do to get visitation or custody?
Additional Information: Our son, his girlfriend and their baby have been living with me in our Needham home. I took care of the baby while he was finishing high school. He is now doing online college courses and taking care of the baby. The baby’s mother has found a new boyfriend and took
What rights does my daughter have when it comes to visitation?
Additional Info: I have been divorced for 8 years. My 16 year-old daughter doesn’t want to visit her dad 1 1/2 hrs away every other weekend. We live in Sherborn and her dad now lives over an hour away. She’s a teenager and has a busy sports schedule and social life. What rights
How will my husband’s reckless behavior affect our divorce?
Additional Info: I thought getting married and having a child would make my husband more responsible. We even moved from the city to a Boston Metrowest suburb, but he still goes out several nights a week with friends and comes back intoxicated. Recently he was too hungover the next day to go to
Can an order for child support be modified without going to court in MA?
Additional Info: My ex-wife and I agreed to lower child support payments. Our youngest son is now in public school and we no longer have the pay the exorbitant daycare expense in Wayland. Can an order for child support be modified without going to court? We modified the divorce agreement and both signed
