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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…
My spouse wants a divorce but I don’t, how do I stop it?
Short answer is – you can’t. If one party to a marriage wants a divorce, they can get it with or without the other person’s approval. If the other party doesn’t want the divorce, they can certainly make it more difficult and also it will take longer. However, at some point, they will get the divorce.
After Separating For A Long Time, Are We Automatically Divorced?
I’m asked this question a lot. I suppose there are other jurisdiction and other countries where if two married people have been separated for a long period of time, their marriage is automatically dissolved and they’re considered divorce. Here in Massachusetts, there’s no such thing. Once you are married, you are considered married until you officially file and granted a divorce. Here…
I’m Afraid to Tell My Husband/Wife That I Want a Divorce. What Can I Do?
If you are in a situation where you don’t think you and your spouse can communicate with each other or if you think bringing up the topic of divorce or separation will lead to abuse or an outburst, it might be best to file for a divorce without your spouse knowing (at first). Once your divorce is filed and with the help…
