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Massachusetts is a no fault state. This means that either party can file for divorce by claiming irreconcilable differences and the other party... Read Answer
Your divorce agreement should have dealt with the answer to that question. Review the agreement to find out if you were granted a share of his... Read Answer
Massachusetts is an equitable division state. This question can only be answered based on the totality of the situation. Your daughter's attorney is... Read Answer
Dear Mr. Sharma,
I am sorry to hear about your marital troubles. Regardless of your immigration status, you can file for divorce here in... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
It appears that you have some short term and long term needs. Since he is not on the lease you have the right to tell him to... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
The division of assets and debts is based on what is equitable. Generally that means 50/50. The amount that is normally... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
If you were living together in Massachusetts at the time the marriage fell apart or if you have lived here for 12... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
It is unclear what document you are referring to by ownership document. If you and your wife are entering into an... Read Answer
If your parents were legally divorced at the time of your father's passing, your mother will be entitled to no share of his estate. In the absence of... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
You will most likely be able to file in Massachusetts. In order to file in MA the marriage will have to have broken down in MA... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
It is not clear from your question whether or not either of you have any connection to the state of Massachusetts. If your... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
If he does not own the house, then he has no right to live there. Your mother can contact the police and have him... Read Answer
Dear Mr. Yee,
You have a very specific question that is most likely addressed in a different part of your divorce agreement. If you are... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
If you know your wife's whereabouts, she can be served by 1) accepting service or 2) via constable/sheriff.
I am not... Read Answer
If you intend to hire another attorney to replace the current attorney, then your future attorney will know what to do. If you do not intend to hire... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
The short answer is that you can file for divorce in Massachusetts.
Yes, you are correct. In long term marriages assetts/debts typically get split 50/50.
Mediators are neutral third parties that do not represent either party. If you decide to sit down with your husband and his attorney, keep in mind... Read Answer
The cost of divorce varies greatly among attorneys. You should contact various local divorce attorneys to find out the cost.
Some judges have different ways of doing this, so you should talk to an attorney who has had a trial or evidentiary hearing before your judge. ... Read Answer
In the discovery process, each party can make a request for production of documents which are relevant to the matter. If a separate phone plan... Read Answer
It is not possible to answer this question without a close reading of your Separation Agreement. Your Agreement may allow you and your wife to... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
In order to receive alimony you will have to file a complaint for modification and show a material change in circumstance.... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
Your marriage is considered long term and it appears to me that you are selling yourself short. Your situation is unfortunate,... Read Answer