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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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The better question is why you deserve alimony for such a brief marriage?
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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Absent extraordinary circumstances, you would likely not be entitled to an...
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Gail Otis
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A 1A divorce is an uncontested divorce. It is typically begun by filing a...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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There is a lot at stake, your husband's obligation to pay child support (...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It does not say much for your marriage that you are waiting for your spouse to...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

You can definitely divorce him even if he is out of the country OR even if you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree with Joe. The divorce may not be a problem. The odds of getting...
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William T Harrington
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In Massachusetts, assets in a divorce are distributed fairly. While he does...
Gabriel Cheong
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Contributor Level 7

Depending on the length of the marriage and other factors, you might be...
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Claudia Gregoire
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You may qualify for an annulment rather than a divorce if you specifically...
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The state of MA has these ridiculous laws that have left you this situation....
Joseph K. Chancellor
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I agree with Attorney Cheong's answer and would add a few comments. Alimony is...
William T Harrington
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Are you still married? If so, even if you write her out of your will, she has...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
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I am a divorce and estate planning attorney. I can tell you that the safest...
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Best Answer: Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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you must file a modification and seek the relief you request, The sooner you...
Karen M Duffy
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It is unclear what you are asking? When did the court enter an order? If it...
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John M. Kaman
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If you've had no word of him for 7 years he is presumed dead. You can apply to...
Phil A. Taylor
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Asking the court to declare your husband as deceased is a drastic step to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

The new spouse's income does not enter into child support calculations....
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

Your income is not specifically used to calculate any alimony or child support...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

What kind of claim. Have there been any court filings?
Kara O'Donnell
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If you file a new divorce action, you can add your requests for child support...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
Contributor Level 7

Whether you would be entitled to alimony depends upon a number of factors to be...
Gabriel Cheong
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Contributor Level 7

There is such a thing as "separate support" during the pendancy of a divorce,...
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Gail Otis
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It is NOT automatic. You remain legally married until you receive a divorce...
Rachel Beth Goldman
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Contributor Level 3

You definitely need to file a complaint for divorce.
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Gabriel Cheong
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Contributor Level 7

Alimony is awarded on a case by case basis. Child support is caculated...
Jessica Ann Foley
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Contributor Level 6

Alimony is not required in Massachusetts and therefore there is no minimum. If...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
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If you and your husband are both interested in obtaining and divorce, you have...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. In addition, you should have any agreement reviewed by an attorney.,...

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