You can get divorced in MA. However, you should be aware that your divorce might not be recognized in India, if you were married under the Hindu...

Can I buy a house pre-divorce?

You don't need a trial to get divorced. If you have a signed separation agreement, you and your spouse can present it to the court as part of a...

Is the real estate commission deducted from the fair market value when one spouse buys out the other?

I agree with Attorney Hemingway. There is no "right" answer to the question — it depends on the circumstances and what the two of you are able to...

How do I change a child support court order due to a change in employment

First, you approach your ex and ask to reduce the support amount by a mutually agreed amount. You can negotiate directly with your ex, or hire a...

If a divorced couple share custody of their child does the non-custodial parent have to pay child support?

There are two different types of custody: legal (rights and responsibilities) and physical (parenting time). I assume from your question that you...

Can I file motions while custody is in decision?

Whether or not you can attend extracurricular activities depends on the specifics of your case. You can imagine, for example, that it might not be...

My son is getting divorced from his wife of 5 years. Does she get 50% of the value of the house?

The answers to these questions really depend on their specific circumstances. In some cases, a divorcing couple chooses to divide the equity in the...

Separated 7/2 not legally. He took 1/2 of the retirement with him. Divorce will come can he take 1/2 of mine I'm living off.

I have moved your question to the Divorce practice area, since your verbal agreement is not a prenup. You will get better answers over there.

Signed a prenup a day before I married. I got it 2 days prior to wedding, no legal council. Is it valid under MA law?

If Massachusetts law applies, there is a question of whether you knowingly waived your rights when you signed the agreement. The timing and lack of...

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I was married in massachusetts. but me and my wife have lived in maryland for the past 8 years. i live in boston she lives in md

If you have lived in Massachusetts for at least a year, you can file here. Otherwise, it depends on whether you and your wife ever lived together...