- DivorceBoston Divorce and Family Law Lawyers issues are one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. We work collaboratively with the client to achieve a resolution that enables the client to move forward in his/her life with dignity and confidence. We understand that the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court’s rules are complicated. The complexity of the rules can result in you receiving an unfavorable court ruling. That court ruling may be avoided by having a knowledgeable legal advocate on your side. When you have car trouble, do you bring the car to a mechanic? Have you tried fixing the car yourself only to realize that ‘fixing’ it created more problems down the road? The law is similar. Trying to handle your legal matters without legal counsel often results in additional time and expense to fix an adverse ruling. Please use this website as resource to educated yourself about your legal issues. Additionally, you will find information about the attorneys. If you can not find the answer on this website, then call us to find out how we can help.
- Child SupportAre you paying or receiving the correct amount of child support? Massachusetts has developed child support guidelines to determine the amount of child support one parent provides to the other parent to support the child(ren). This can be easily done by taking help from a Child support lawyer.
- Child Custody and VisitationMassachusetts child custody is based on the best interests of the child. If the parents cannot agree to what is in the best interests of the child, then it is necessary to convince the court why a party’s position is in the best interests of the child.
- Premarital AgreementIt is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only needed in situations in which one party enters the marriage with significantly more assets than the other or expects to inherit assets from their family. Since a prenuptial agreement states what happens to marital and separate property at the time of divorce, the mere process of entering into the agreement results in the parties having an honest discussion before the marriage regarding their finances. Further, a requirement of the pre-nuptial agreement is a full disclosure of assets. The financial disclosures of each party before the marriage helps alleviate economic uncertainty down the road. Keep in mind that marriage is not only an emotion and legal bond; it’s a financial merger of two entities (you and your soon-to-be spouse) as well!
- Spousal SupportMassachusetts spouses are entitled to spousal support with the help of a spousal support lawyer/Attorney. Spousal support or alimony is when one spouse provides the other spouse with money to meet their needs. Needs are determined by the court based on the lifestyle of the parties during the marriage.
- AnnulmentAnnulment vs. Divorce: many confuse the two family law processes as being one in the same. One similarity of the two processes is that, like in divorce, the Court has the power to make orders relative to the care and custody of any children born from an annulled marriage. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 207, Sec. …
- Restraining OrderMassachusetts restraining orders are intended to protect one person from another person. They are a civil order. A violation is a criminal offense. In Massachusetts, restraining order is frequently referred to as a 209(a) or protective order. The request will be heard in front of a judge and each person has the opportunity to present their argument. An attorney or Restraining Order Lawyer will guide you through the process by speaking on your behalf, enforcing your rights, and being by your side.
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