161 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about divorce by real users in Massachusetts. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child custody. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
Recent Legal Answers
Dear Anonymous,
Based on your questions it appears that 20% of your ex-husbands retirement was not transferred to you via QDRO at the time of... Read Answer
If you do not return the divroce papers, then the other party will get divorced without your involvment. Additionally, the court may have... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
It is very difficult to answer your question without understanding the global picture. This includes contributions to the... Read Answer
Based on what you have stated it is likely that a court would order her to reimburse you for the tax liability. You will need to file a Complaint for... Read Answer
Alimony is determined based on several factors by the Court. The following are a few that the Court will use to determine the amount. Length of the... Read Answer
Report your attorney to the bar association.
You need call a immigration lawyer as soon as possible.
If you want to see your new born and get divorced, then you need to file a Complaint for Divorce. The only way to complete a divorce quickly is to... Read Answer
Your proposal sounds fair and reasonable based on the limited information that you have provided. If you and your ex agreee, then put it into a... Read Answer
I am sorry to hear about your husband's alcoholism. I am unclear on your question. You can reach my office at 617-410-6467 for... Read Answer
You presume there is any value. Any property he acquires prior to the entry of the Judgment is marital property, so if there is any equity, then yes... Read Answer
Request an administrative review from your county child support agency or file a motion to modify child support if you think there is a change in... Read Answer
If you were granted the house in the dissolution, then you can rent it out without consulting her.
The judge can allocate cash flow during the pendency of the divorce. Disability pay is the separate property of the service member and the court... Read Answer
If your wife died in a car accident, regardless of what language the death certificate may be written in, that marriage is not an impediment to you... Read Answer
If it was not included in the divorce decree, then no.
It all depends upon what your divorce judgment from 20 years ago says. Obtain a copy and review it. Usually with a retirement asset, a document... Read Answer
Only if your divorce judgment says so.
Yes you can serve him with divorce papers. It is necessary to know additional information in order to tell you whether or not you can make him share... Read Answer
Dear Ana,
You should contact a Massachusetts licensed attorney for assistance. Divorce laws are state specific and you may need local... Read Answer
Before you file for divorce you want to put together a plan. This plan will inculde, at a minimum, where you and your spouse will live, financial... Read Answer
Whether or not your son has to pay alimony is dependant on a variety of factors including his income, wife's income and both parties ability to take... Read Answer
You can file for divorce in Massachusetts if you have lived her for 12 months. If you have additional question, you can contact me at... Read Answer
It is unlikely that buying a car will effect the divorce in any way. If you are filing a joint petition, then you do not have to worry as your spouse... Read Answer