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I’ve asked my spouse for a divorce and sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t. What should I do?
There are only 2 ways to get a divorce in Massachusetts. You can either get an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce. For you to get an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse must both file jointly. There must not be any disputes between you two on any of the issues surrounding the divorce. You must agree to the divorce and in…
Can a Trust or Inheritance be Divided in a Divorce?
It depends. If you have no control over the trust or inheritance then the mere expectancy of it does not allow for a division in a divorce. If you haven’t received the inheritance yet and simply is named in someone’s Will or Trust, and you cannot demand or force the payout of it, then it cannot be divided in a divorce. If…
Can I Challenge or Dispute the Findings of a GAL Report?
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) report can be disputed or challenged. If parties to a disputed custody or parenting plan action retained the services of a GAL, and the GAL report came back not as you expected, speak with your attorney about whether or not you should challenge the report and what are your chances of success. Courts do give a lot…
What Does a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Do in Custody Cases and How Much Does it Cost to Hire One?
When asked to make a decision about a couple’s custody of their minor children, judges can only rely on the evidence and testimony that is presented to them in court. A judge cannot leave the bench or the courthouse to see in person what the couple’s family life is really like and to gather more evidence for himself. In addition, custody trials…
I know my spouse lied on his Financial Statement to the Court, what can I do?
Here in Massachusetts, whenever there is an issue having to do with money in the Probate and Family Courts, the Court requires the parties to each fill out a comprehensive financial statement. The Financial Statements asks for your income, assets, expenses and liabilities. It also requires you to be totally honest and truthful in your disclosure. So what happens if you know…
