Call for a Free Consultation for your Massachusetts case.
 (855) 941-0909

Suffolk Probate Court – Night Court Program

Suffolk Probate and Family Court located in Boston and serving all of Suffolk County in Boston is starting a trial, pilot program to offer “night court”. Night court is being offered right now only to uncontested cases.  It is being conducted by different probate court judges throughout the week.  It goes from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. The night court program is also on…

How to file for a Contested Divorce in Boston?

If the parties cannot cooperate in order to file for an Uncontested Divorce, then the only other option is to file for a Contested Divorce.  A contested divorce is when one party files for a divorce and starts a law suit against the other party. A contested divorce starts with the filing of a Complaint for Divorce.  After you pay the court…

Is a One Day Divorce Possible in Massachusetts?

Yes and no. The fastest way to get a divorce is if both parties agree to everything and there are no disputes.  If that’s the case, then the parties can file an uncontested divorce.  Depending on which Probate and Family Court you’re filing in, will determine how fast your uncontested divorce can proceed. Every Probate and Family Court in the Commonwealth with…

How long does it take to get a hearing date in court in Massachusetts?

The length of time to get a hearing date in Probate and Family Court depends on a few factors.  It depends on: Who your judge is What type of hearing you’re requesting What county court your case is located Each judge in Probate and Family Court controls their own calendar.  So depending on the judge’s availability is when you can get a…

what is Proposition 8? And why is it a big deal?

Welcome to Part IV of our Marriage Equality Monday series, in which we look at the issue of Marriage Equality.  It’s been a long wait, but on Wednesday the Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in Windsor v. US and Hollingsworth v. Perry, two cases challenging different aspects of the denial of the right to marry to same sex couples.  Previously, we’ve looked at…