Below is a quick infographic on the 7 steps to file for an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts. To read the full article on How To File For Divorce In Massachusetts – click here. If you have any issues viewing, you can download the PDF by
So here’s the inside scoop. I’ve been a divorce attorney for several years and my friends often ask me for advice when they’re facing a divorce. Beyond legal advice, here are my top tips for starting and getting through a divorce. 1. Absolutely Ignore Legal Advice from Your Spouse: Spouses will often try to offer
If you are facing divorce and bankruptcy, which should you file first? The answer depends upon your particular situation. One situation in which you may want to file for bankruptcy first is where most of your debt is joint debt, you should file the bankruptcy petition first, wiping out all joint debt. This will save
Chapter 7 allows individuals to essentially walk away from their debt, without repercussion. The purpose is to give individuals that qualify a “fresh start.” In 2005, the United States Bankruptcy Court revamped their criteria for determining whether an individual was “qualified” to file for relief under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The hope
Recently the Bankruptcy Court revised its bankruptcy petition to make it more user friendly because it recognized that many people filing for bankruptcy were filing without the assistance of legal counsel. The bankruptcy petition is approximately 50 pages long. While it is a fill in the blank form more or less, you must be aware
It’s the middle of the night, and you are up thinking about divorce. You are not alone. I help clients every day and night in the same situation and I can promise you, that in time everything will work out. It may not feel that way now, but you are doing the right thing by
If anyone understands divorce, it’s Attorney Amy Saunders. She was a thriving corporate lawyer when she was thrusted into her own divorce and the life of a single, working mother. It was this personal experience that ultimately led her to redirect her practice to divorce law to offer her clients a new approach through what can be a
It’s the middle of the night, and you are up thinking about divorce. I vividly remember the same long nights lying awake in bed, thinking. I was a thriving corporate lawyer and I thought everything was going perfect. Little did I know it would all change when I discovered my spouse had other plans. Regardless
Amanda M. Cohen, Esq. is a recent graduate of Suffolk University Law School where she developed a strong interest in Family Law and Estate Planning. Prior to starting with Legal Solutions Law Group, she worked as a law clerk for a civil litigation firm with a focus in medical malpractice defense. Amanda enjoyed helping
As divorce lawyers, we have to defend several scenarios of our clients that can be prevented with some guidance. The list below are our five (5) top recommendations of what you should NOT do during a divorce. Do NOT: 1. Introduce the children to a new girlfriend until after at least six months of dating.
