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Do It Yourself Divorce
Amy Saunders, Esq.

Do It Yourself Divorce Papers in Massachusetts

This is a step by step guide for anyone considering a do it yourself divorce in Massachusetts.  As we get started, there are a couple different DIY divorces. You complete all of the paperwork and file with the court. You have an attorney do all (or some) of the paperwork and you file with the

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Alimony Deduction Tax Bill
Amy Saunders, Esq.

Alimony payers lose tax deduction under GOP bill

The final version of the alimony deduction tax plan, which was released Friday and is set for votes next week. This move could make ending marriages an even more drawn-out and expensive process, and the change could be particularly painful for lower-income couples. If the alimony deduction tax bill becomes law, the alimony deduction repeal would affect

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Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts
Amy Saunders, Esq.

Divorce Mediation? Is it Right for Me?

COVID19 Notice: We are now offering mediations 7 days a week until 11pm to assist the needs of front line employees and families with children.  Divorce Mediation is not well known. When most people think of divorce the first thought is going broke on lawyers, and sitting in court rooms.   Mediation has none of

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Right Time To Divorce
Amy Saunders, Esq.

When is it the Right Time to Divorce in Massachusetts?

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

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divorce in massachusetts
Amy Saunders, Esq.

8 Things to Know Before You File for Divorce in Massachusetts

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

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divorce advice ma
Amy Saunders, Esq.

Divorce Advice MA That May Save You Thousands of Dollars

Divorce Advice MA That May Save You $$$$ Thousands by Attorney Amy Saunders Everyone considering or filing for a divorce should consider these points. These are all based on real experiences with my clients — which are being passed along to you to save significant time and money. 1. Do NOT Fight Over the Flat

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Amy Saunders, Esq.

7 Signs Your Marriage Won’t Work, According to Divorce Lawyers

By Jen Glantz of Woman’s Day Magazine Images courtesy of GETTY Images While there are obvious indicators a marriage is headed for the trenches — infidelity and irreconcilable differences — there are other, less noticeable problems that can chip away at a relationship over the long run. Divorce lawyers hear it and see it all, oftentimes

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nesting and divorce
Amy Saunders, Esq.

When Parents Divorce, the Children Get the House

By NINA SOVICH, Wall Street Journal A common Sunday night ritual for children whose parents are divorced is packing up the schoolbooks and soccer cleats for the weekly trek to mom or dad’s house. In a flip, some divorced couples are trying an approach they call nesting: Mom and Dad shuttle back and forth while

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Warning Signs of Divorce
Amy Saunders, Esq.

9 Signs It’s Time to Get a Divorce

9 Signs It’s Time to Get a Divorce by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal Published in Redbook Magazine (Images designed by Megan Tatem) Is it time to walk away? The reasons couples decide to divorce run the gamut — no two couples split for the exact same reason. Some can no longer figure out how to communicate and others just

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