QUESTION
What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce?
Asked on Sep 23rd, 2016 on Divorce - Massachusetts
1 ANSWER
Dear Anonymous,
Massachusetts does not recognize legal separation. If you would like to end the marrage and divide your property, then you have to file for divorce. If one party is looking for support, then you can file a request for separate support.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2016 at 7:54 AM
Wyckoff Nissenbaum 617-466-6620 somervillelawoffice.com