Divorce

You know that if you want to seek a divorce, divorce papers must be served. In Massachusetts, it doesn't matter who's fault the divorce is, the paperwork still needs to be signed, and a partner could choose to refuse to do so for a period of time. Is that fair? What...

A post-nuptial agreement is generally a good idea for those who want to protect their assets during a marriage. A post-nuptial agreement is signed after you're already married, so both parties should be well aware of the assets and debts of the other person. A...

Divorce can be a sensitive subject. When you get a divorce, you may feel threatened; you're losing the person you loved, losing assets and potentially having to lose time with your children. To understand the way a divorce works and the implications of an at-fault or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An annulment is a different way to separate from a partner in Massachusetts. It is similar to a divorce. It is a court order that dissolves a marriage, but it has the legal effect of making it so a marriage never even existed. That means that both people will go on...