The new Massachusetts Alimony statute went into effect on March 1, 2012. This new law provides guidance for the calculation of alimony and the...

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If your child is dependent on the custodial parent for support, regardless of whether she is in college full or part time and/or working, but not...

Do i have to pay child support in massachusetts if my 19 year old daughter is pregnant working and not a full time student

The answer to this question depends on the terms of your separation agreement and/or divorce or post divorce judgments regarding the issue of child...

What is a pretrial on a divorce that has already been settled?

The pretrial notice may state the action scheduled for pretrial conference. Carefully read the form. Most likely your ex-wife filed a complaint...

Unlike other states, Massachusetts does not necessarily exclude inherited, gifted or premarital property from division if the property was brought...

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In Massachusetts, should I file the divorce complaint on my wife or her attorney if she already has one?

The complaint for divorce must be served on your wife; not the attorney. However, for convenience purposes, an attorney for a party will often...

Home refinance and quit claim deed

It is important to review your specific factual situation with an attorney so that all of your options are adequately assessed. You mentioned that...

My husband and I have been married for 17 years. How long would I receive alimony as the primary caregiver of our 4 children?

There are two kinds of support: child support and spousal support, also known as alimony. If you have unemancipated children and you are the...

Everything is negotiable. However, if you and your husband are co-owners of the property, then typically both of you are selling the house to you...

Husband unemployed / refused to work for 16 years. He made 2-3X my salary. Now he wants 1/2 of my pension if we divorce. Can he?

There is no gender distinction in Massachusetts divorce law. As the saying goes, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Therefore it...

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