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 parties actually […]
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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 attorney who […]
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 may hear […]
How do I ensure shared custody of our daughter?
Additional Info: I am getting a divorce and my husband and I are on good terms for the most part. We live in Wellesley MA and have agreed that I will stay in the house and have agreed to shared custody of our daughter. His lawyer sent me papers but stated quite a few things […]
I am liable for my wife’s student loan?
Additional Info: Question about my wife’s student loan. 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 […]
What are my rights during the divorce process?
Additional Info: Question about the divorce process in Massachusetts. 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 […]
Am I entitled to 50% of my wife’s inheritance in our divorce?
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% of my wife’s inheritance in our divorce? Attorney Answer: A Court has a wide latitude of discretion and will consider several […]
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 the baby […]