If you and your spouse are separating, who gets to keep the house is surely a pressing question. Reach out to Heather Ward Law today for legal help you can trust. Sometimes, the hardest part of getting a divorce isn’t the decision to part ways in itself; instead, it’s deciding how property will be divided,…
DetailsPer Order of the Supreme Judicial Court on April 1, 2020, courthouses will continue to be closed to the public except to conduct emergency hearings that cannot be resolved virtually (i.e., by telephone, videoconference, email, or comparable means, or through the electronic filing system) until at least May 4, 2020. Read the full SJC Order here: https://www.mass.gov/news/supreme-judicial-court-issues-order-restricting-court-appearances-to-emergency-matters-until Please note…
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If you are an active member of the military or married to an active member of the military, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may affect your divorce proceedings. Each divorce case is unique and, even when a divorce is straightforward and uncontested, it is wise to consult with an experienced divorce lawyer. If you are…
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If you and your spouse have a lot of debt, you’ll need to come to an agreement about how that debt will be paid before the dissolution of your marriage can be finalized. Before a court will finalize a Massachusetts divorce, the parties to the divorce must reach a resolution about a myriad of issues,…
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Fathers in a divorce case often feel disadvantaged. If you’re seeking custody of your child in Massachusetts, reach out to our skilled family law attorney for support and guidance. When parents are separating or divorcing, one of the toughest decisions that they’ll have to make is that of who will have custody of shared children.…
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There are many reasons why marriages fail, and stress, tensions, and fights over money is one of them. If you are thinking about a divorce, reach out to a Massachusetts divorce attorney. The decision to get a divorce is one that’s not easily made. To be sure, divorce is typically a last-resort option, following months…
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For most children, the presence of both parents in their life is a key part of healthy development. This is true even if parents divorce and are no longer living together – a child will likely benefit from spending time with both parents. As such, many divorcing parents choose to continue co-parenting after divorce, sharing…
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While any married couple may be at risk of a divorce depending on numerous factors, statistically, lesbian couples are at a higher risk of divorce than are couples in heterosexual relationships or male-identified-only relationships. If you are in a same-sex marriage and identify as a lesbian, it’s important that you know the statistics surrounding lesbian…
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Did you know that when a baby is born, paternity is only established if the parents are married at the time of birth, or if both parents sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form? For many unmarried parents, establishing paternity isn’t a top priority. But it should be. Here are three of the top reasons…
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Forming a prenuptial agreement has many benefits, including that of avoiding disputes at the time of legal separation and divorce should a couple decide to part ways. However, while a prenuptial agreement may be a great tool for dividing property and splitting assets during a divorce in a manner that is quick and efficient, the…
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