ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE/SPOUSAL SUPPORT:
Oct 22, 2012
The court may order either party to pay alimony. In determining the amount of alimony to be paid, the court shall consider the length of the marriage, the conduct of the parties during the marriage, th...
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PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION:
Oct 22, 2012
Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state. In determining how property will be divided, the court shall consider the following factors:
The length of the marriage.
The conduct of the parties du...
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LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:
Oct 22, 2012
A divorce from the bond of matrimony may be granted on the following grounds:
Adultery
Impotency
Desertion for one year prior to the filing of the complaint.
Alcohol or drug addiction.
Cruel and abusi...
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Stopping a Divorce: Signed Order
Oct 22, 2012
Once you file the notice of dismissal to stop the court proceeding, the judge will have a look at the notice and sign an order dismissing the case. You will soon receive the courts signed order that cl...
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Stopping a Divorce: Notice of dismissal
Oct 22, 2012
In all the US states, you need to write a notice of dismissal to stop a proceeding. The party who filed the petition will have to file the notice to dismiss the case. In the notice, you must mention yo...
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Stopping a Divorce: Know about the legal aspect
Oct 22, 2012
Legally, a dissolution of marriage is not final until the papers have been signed and a judge has granted the petition and hence you have time to work on stopping the divorce proceedings. If you have h...
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Stopping a Divorce: Decide Together
Oct 22, 2012
Before you make the final decision to end the legal proceeding, it is important to meet your spouse and discuss about the future. This is the time when you must speak openly about how you feel about yo...
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Advice for Men: Control your finances
Oct 22, 2012
When you decide to end your marriage, you need to have money to spend for the divorce process. Hiring an attorney and filing a petition in the court will need a lot of money. This is why you need to co...
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Advice for Men: Divide accounts and stocks
Oct 22, 2012
Close all the joint bank accounts and open two separate accounts for you and your wife. Also divide stock, bonds or mutual funds that are held jointly with your wife. Close all joint credit or loan acc...
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Advice for Men: Avoid Emotional Baggage
Oct 22, 2012
Going through a divorce process is a very emotional phase of life. So it will be better if you dont engage in unnecessary emotional arguments with your soon-to-be ex wife. Try to discuss things related...
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