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How Much Would Alimony Be in Massachusetts?
Unlike Child Support, which needs to be paid in any case where there are children, not every divorce results in the payment of alimony, also known as spousal support. In order to be eligible for alimony, three things must be true: 1) the person requesting alimony must be able to show that he or she needs alimony to support a lifestyle similar to…
Hello and Welcome
Welcome to the Infinity Law Group “FAQ”. My name is Jaye Samuels, and I am the managing associate here at Infinity Law Group. As an attorney who practices solely in the area of family law, I’m well aware of the sense of uncertainty that many people feel when calling an attorney’s office, whether it be for information about a prenuptial agreement, a…
Why Does My Lawyer Call Opposing Counsel “brother” or “sister” in court?
You might hear your lawyer often refer to opposing counsel in court as “brother” or “sister”. This does not mean they are biologically brothers and sisters. It is polite and customary for lawyers to address fellow members of the bar as brothers or sisters of the bar. It is done out of respect rather than a formal rule. So the next time…
Massachusetts Supreme Court Recognizes Vermont Civil Union Similar to Marriage
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (highest court in the Commonwealth) recognized today that a Vermont Civil Union should be treated as equivalent to a marriage in Massachusetts. This case came about when two gay men married in Massachusetts in 2005. Several years later, when one of them filed for a divorce, he found out that the other had previously entered into a civil…
How do you fill out a Financial Statement for a Massachusetts Divorce?
Any time there is a dispute or issue in a Probate and Family Court, the court requires that a complete and up-to-date financial statement be submitted. Many people think that this is no big deal and leave it until the day of court to fill it out. That would be a mistake. The court relies on the financial statement to calculate child…
