Dover, MA
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dover, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family
As with any other form of divorce, an uncontested divorce process begins when one partner files a divorce petition. The divorce petition is often put together with the assistance of a divorce lawyer, a...
See Full GuideAnother common question people have revolves around settlement agreements. Depending on the state--and possibly even county within the state--it may be possible to enter into a written agreement to dis...
See Full GuideThe majority of the time, when children aren't involved, the main area of contention is debts and assets. Without a prior agreement, called a prenuptial agreement, assets are divided according to the l...
See Full GuideThe division of assets, barring a prenuptial agreement, is typically based on either community property (where assets are split 50/50) or equitable distribution (where each party gets a "fair" share) l...
See Full GuideSpousal support, or alimony, is one of the more contentious areas of divorce law. Many people are aware of the term, and most probably have a general understanding of what it means. But spousal support...
See Full GuideIf you are going to attempt to settle your joint property interest, as opposed to having the judge determine who gets what, there are several factors that might help you determine what is most amicable...
See Full GuideThere federal law known as COBRA is designed to continue health insurance coverage in circumstances such as job loss, death, and divorce. You may eligible to continue your health insurance coverage tha...
See Full GuideOne thing divorcing couples will need to keep in mind regarding their year end tax filing is the distinction between alimony and child support payments. Child support is not considered a tax-deductible...
See Full GuideHow you can file your taxes at the end of the year is based on several variables: If you were legally married on the last day of the calendar year, you can file jointly with the other person. Many peop...
See Full GuideEquitable distribution laws are much more common than community property laws. Divorce courts divide property by what the court considers to be fair and reasonable. In some states, it may be possible f...
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