The divorce process is never as quick as one expects it to be regardless of how amicable the Parties are with one another. The fact is, most divorces are not amicable and the timeline for the process could range from one to a few years before a judgment of divorce is granted. Given the…
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Which Type of Alimony is the One For You?
Massachusetts’ 2011 Alimony Reform Act, M.G.L. Chapter 208, Section 48 not only changed the terms, duration and calculations of the old alimony rules, but added three (3) types of alimony Massachusetts had not previously recognized: Rehabilitative Alimony; Reimbursement Alimony; and Transitional Alimony. Rehabilitative alimony – Alimony paid by one Party to the other Party…
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When To File a Complaint for Modification
Most likely your divorce agreement/judgment will have to be modified at some time in the future, especially if you have children. Issues such as child support, parenting plans, and health insurance benefits are likely “merged” into your final divorce agreement and therefore are modifiable. The most common reasons for modifying a child support order are:…
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Don’t Put Anything in Writing You Don’t Want on the Front Page
Break-ups bring about many emotional challenges, regardless of whether you are the “break-uper” or the “break-upee”. The additional challenge of having your relationship played out in a courtroom and feeling as though every one of your actions are being monitored can be overwhelming. Understanding, identifying and releasing your emotions can be therapeutic in dealing with…
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