OVERVIEW Parents who are getting divorced with children under 18 years of age must participate in an approved Parent Education Program within 30 days of service of the original complaint. If you have any questions, please contact our team. FEES Each parent must pay $80 to the parent education program provider in advance. The same fee
Catherine Becker Good, Esq. Attorney At Law Catherine has been practicing law for 29 years. During her many years in practice, Catherine has appeared before most judges in the Probate Courts across the state. Given her exposure to the various courts and judges, Catherine is able to provide insight into a particular judge’s practices and
by Amy Saunders This is one of the most frequent questions asked by my clients, and there truly is no right time to divorce. However, I can tell you that the “waiting game” only makes matters worse — both financially and emotionally. First, if you have children, it is my belief that waiting until “the
by Amy Saunders Choosing the right divorce lawyer in Massachusetts can seem as difficult as choosing to leave your spouse. Let’s face it, the last thing people going through a divorce want to hear is more bad news — but your attorney should not just paint a rosy picture. As an informed client, you need
8 Things to Know Before You File for Divorce in Massachusetts by Amy Saunders 1. Over 95% of all divorce cases settle before they go to trial, so stop worrying and don’t default to an adversarial position until you know you need to. Mediation may be an option, or a joint petition for divorce which you both
At a minimum, a Separation Agreement must make provisions for at least 11 important areas including, but not limited to: Division of any and all real estate in the possession of either party, whether acquired before or during the marriage, including after separation Division of any and all personal property in the possession of either
As a divorcee, whose husband had an affair, and now as a happily married divorce lawyer, I have a unique vantage point on how to move on. Make sure the divorce is done, you can’t really open your heart to a successful relationship until you have ended your last chapter. Forgive, end contact with ex,
As a divorce attorney and divorcee, I’ve had the pleasure of watching clients/friends move on to happier relationships and lives after divorce. There are few experiences more rewarding than attending the wedding of a former client and experiencing their newfound happiness with them. Dating after divorce is not always straight-forward and care-free, in my opinion.
The list below are three (3) of the most common warning signs for divorce, as seen by our divorce attorneys 1) YOUR MARRIAGE IS A ONE-WAY STREET. Your spouse starts to make financial decisions and does not include you in them. Suddenly you wake up and there is a new BMW in the garage you did
Every situation is different however, these are the three (3) of the most common warning signs couples report just before their spouse files for divorce. 1) One-way financial decisions If your spouse comes home with a BMW without consulting you, beware a divorce may be imminent. This is a common sign due to the fact that
