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Amy Saunders, Esq.

Things To Stop Telling A Friend Going Through A Divorce

Divorce is an uncomfortable subject.  If you haven’t been divorced yourself, you probably don’t know what to say – and you will likely end up with a foot in your mouth. As you go to see a friend or family member that is divorced or going through a divorce — keep a couple things in

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Amy Saunders, Esq.

5 New Things People Are Fighting Over During Divorce

Most people are accustomed to negotiating over child custody, the house and bank accounts — but more and more disputes are popping up in new areas.  Here is a list of 5 new things that are becoming common disputes during divorce.  POINTS AND MILES Yes, people in 2019 are now fighting over who gets the

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Amy Saunders, Esq.

What Is The Cost Of A Divorce In Massachusetts?

This is often the first question for anyone considering a divorce. How much is it going to cost me to get a divorce? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t a simple one. A divorce can be achieved for as little as $1,500 to $4,000. It is important to keep in mind that traditional divorce is not always

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Amy Saunders, Esq.

Filing For Divorce And Bankruptcy At The Same Time?

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

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Dog Ownership Dispute - Pet Custody Laws - Dogs and Divorce
Amy Saunders, Esq.

Who Gets The Dog? Pet Custody and Divorce

Who gets the dog? This is a question I often deal with, from parties who are married and unmarried alike–the undoing of partnership and family (which does include pets). As a divorce attorney, I deal with this very often and take it very seriously – as dogs, particularly, for many people, hold the same affinity

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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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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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5 Things Father’s Should NOT Do During a Divorce

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.

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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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