We filed a joint petition and signed a mutual agreement the hearing is comming up but my spouse might not show up can I still ge

In order to get divorced, the Judge will require testimony from you and your spouse that (i) you've read and understand your divorce agreement;...

When is a marriage determine to be finished for the sack of determining Short term, or long term?

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. In my opinion, a short-term marriage is seven years or less. Eight to fifteen years...

After my divorce, I had a 6 yr relation with a woman, and she befriended my children and my ex, with whom I'm in friendly terms

I agree with the advice given by the other attorneys, but wanted you to be aware of one potential issue. In the past ten years, Massachusetts...

I agree with the advice from Attorney Levine-Piro. In addition, you will need to "qualify" your witness as an expert once he or she is on the...

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If my boyfriend is not the plaintiff nor the defendant in my child custody case,can the judge order him to take a hair drugtest?

The court does not have the authority to order a non-party to submit to a drug test. However, if the judge has reason to be concerned about your...

What assets can I get receive if married for only 2 years? Prenup was signed to split everything 50/50

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys regarding property division under a prenuptial agreement, but there is one additional...

What should I make sure is in my divorce when using a mediator?If we agreed on child support w/lawyer does he have to pay?

Based on your past experience, I would make sure that your divorce agreement expressly addresses what happens in the event that your soon-to-be...