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Rachel Beth Goldman
Boston Divorce / Separation Lawyer.
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  1. Rachel Beth Goldman

How do i start my divorce

Asked by a user in Plymouth, MA - about 3 years ago.

Go to the probate and family court in plymouth county and complete and file a complaint for divorce. You will need to have your spouse served with the complaint and a summons. Ask the divorce department whether there is a lawyer of the day available to work with you.

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What are the guidelines for separation/divorce in Massachusetts

Asked by a user in Quincy, MA - almost 3 years ago.

You definitely need to file a complaint for divorce.

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Which is the best approach for divorce with children:Do it your self, Litigation, Mediation, or Collaboration?

Asked by a user in Hawaii - almost 3 years ago.

Parents who decide to get divorced have many options. Two excellent processes that are very child-centric are mediation and collaborative law. In mediation, the spouses/parents meet and work with a mediator who helps facilitate dialogue between the spouses/parents with the goal of reaching resolution of all issues attendant to a divorce. The mediator functions as a neutral and does not represent either spouse. This process can be very helpful to parents interested in maintain a positive co-...

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Can I file a contested divorce myself?

Asked by a user in Hinesville, GA - over 3 years ago.

I see you're from Georgia. I'm not familiar with Georgia domestic relations law, but in Massachusetts, you could certainly dismiss the uncontested divorce action and file a complaint for divorce in order to get your case in the "court hopper".