How do family law attorney's bill for divorce trial? Issues in contention include custody/visitation and div of assets ONLY!

I agree with the answers from all attorneys responding thus far. Litigation is very expensive not only because of the actual trial, but...

Hi my child is 19... droped out of collage and is now having a baby...I live in Boston but she lives in New York with her mother

I am not certain from your question whether you were ever married to the mother. If you were, your divorce judgment may contain information about...

A 1A divorce is an uncontested divorce. It is typically begun by filing a joint petition for divorce along with other required documents and a...

If i move out of house does that give up my right for my share in the divorce husband wamts me to move out

I agree. If you move out it is likely that your husband will have sole and exclusive use of the home during the time that the divorce is pending. ...

I was divorce 2 1/2 yrs ago and ex wife is to get half of my 401 after her lawyer did a QADRO. She did not do the QADRO and my

If your ex-wife's attorney was obligated to draft the Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO"), and failed to do so in a timely fashion, then...

If I get divorce and my ex is still living in the home that we jointly own, am I responsible for home repairs - MAssachusetts

As long as you remain an ower of the property, you will likely be responsible for one-half of any repairs over a certain amount - such as $500. ...

My 21 year old daughter just graduated from college. She is moving to Florida to work for Disney Aug 5th. She is planning on goi

Under Massachusetts law, if a child attends college, they are emancipated when she or he has graduated from college and/or reached age 23,...

My parents had their will done years ago. since then their lawyer passed. are there copies in our local court house?

Not necessarily. In the past Wills were often filed at the courthouse for safekeeping - for example in situations such as the one you describe. ...

What are the guidelines for separation/divorce in Massachusetts

It is NOT automatic. You remain legally married until you receive a divorce judgment. If there are no children, no assets to divide and no issues...

I agree with Mr. Murray. While you could serve a subpoena duces tecum upon the bank to obtain the documents directly, you would incur the cost of...