The State of Massachusetts has a specific set of terms that describes what a divorce is and is not. Overall, a divorce is actually a process for legally ending a marriage. Unlike some states, Massachusetts-based divorces can be cited as "fault" or "no-fault." There...
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Get the compensation you need for support after a divorce
After going through a separation or divorce, you may think all the battles are over. Your child support arrangements are made, and custody has been determined. What happens when those determinations aren't upheld, and you end up losing out on child support or time...
Why child support guidelines are used in Massachusetts
Child support guidelines may make you feel uncomfortable during a divorce or child custody case, but they are there for good reason. While you may think some guidelines are too lenient or not lenient enough, these guidelines are there to protect your child from...
When is the most popular time to divorce in Massachusetts?
If you're wondering which time of year ends up being the one with the most divorces, you probably aren't alone. It would seem that winter is when most people decide to cut themselves loose. Why is that? It could be the cold in some areas resulting in more stress and...
Slash heads for a divorce from wife of 13 years
If you're a fan of rock, then you may have heard the news that rocker Slash has decided to separate and divorce from his wife of 13 years. He filed the paperwork in Los Angeles, according to the report from December 30, citing irreconcilable differences with his...
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star faces divorce after 21 years of marriage
As someone going through a divorce in Massachusetts, the last thing you want to do is have to worry about your divorce haunting you due to child support, spousal support or other factors that weigh you down in the future. As your divorce progresses, defending your...
Your high-asset divorce: Protect your rights in Massachusetts
Divorces are difficult for families, and they can have several elements involved that make them drag on for a significant amount of time. This is particularly true if you're faced with a high-asset divorce. Marriages with many assets must break these down and split...
You have the right to child support in Massachusetts
Child support is not something that you and a spouse should have to fight over after a divorce or break up; it's meant to go to your children, the children you raised and intended on supporting until their adult lives. Although this is the case, sometimes you and the...
Are there special forms to file for a divorce in Massachusetts?
So, you've decided to file for divorce. You're likely wondering where to begin. It seems like a major task, and if you don't fill out all the paperwork, it can be troublesome. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to complete the paperwork as long as you do it in order.When...
Massachusetts law: Parents and having children out of wedlock
Having children out of wedlock is not uncommon. Of course, if this happens, paternity needs to be established. Maternity is typically assumed, although in some cases, like those with surrogates, even maternity can be challenged.If you're a father who had a child out...
