5 Worst Mistakes you can make in a Divorce case
Aug 13, 2010
MISTAKE #5: WANTING YOUR "DAY IN COURT" Divorce is best viewed as the break-up of a business partnership. A long and drawn out divorce trial will ensure that you pay your attorneys significant funds,...
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Alimony in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is Alimony? Alimony, also called spousal support, is paid by the wage-earning spouse (the spouse who has traditionally earned the majority of the income during the marriage) to the non-wage-earn...
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Restraining Orders in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is a 209A Restraining Order? In Massachusetts M.G.L. c. 209A sets the standards for obtaining a Restraining Order, also called an Order for Protection from Abuse. M.G.L. c. 209A authorizes the C...
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Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is Mediation? In technical terms: Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party attempts to open and improve dialogue between two individuals in hopes of find...
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Custody Orders in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is Legal Custody? Legal Custody is the right of one parent to be involved in the major life decisions relating to their child. This includes having access to the child's school and medical recor...
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Paternity actions in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is a Paternity case? Paternity is short for a Complaint to Establish Paternity, which is the type of action in Massachusetts that we use to obtain a Court order defining who the Father of a chil...
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Limited Assistance Representation in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is Flat Fee Assistance (also known as Limited Assistance Representation?) On May 1, 2009, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts expanded the Limited Assistance Representation program (here...
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Health Insurance and Divorce in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
Will I be able to keep my health insurance after the divorce?
Whether or not you can keep your health insurance after the divorce will depend on two factors, one of which is in your control and one of ...
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Financial Issues in Massachusetts Divorce.
Aug 04, 2010
How does the court know my Financial information? Supplemental Probate Court Rule 401 provides that, within 45 days after the date of service of the Summons, each party must serve on the other party ...
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Getting Divorced in Massachusetts
Aug 04, 2010
What is a Fault Divorce? There are three different statutes in Massachusetts that provide grounds upon which the Probate & Family Court can grant you a divorce. M.G.L. Chapter 208 Section 1 authorize...
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