A common question surrounding divorce involves timing a move from the family home. This is more of a personal question than a legal one–although moving out too soon can leave you and your property interests vulnerable. There are situations, like abuse, where leaving is the only way to preserve your safety. Other times, if you and your spouse came to divorce by…

According to Massachusetts law, “a married person who has sexual intercourse with a person not his spouse” has committed a crime and is subject to imprisonment for up to three years and a $500 fine. Although the last prosecution for adultery was in 1983, the commonwealth still lists adultery as a crime and also as a reason for a divorce. While statistics…

When one party seeks a divorce from the other, the process starts with the defendant being served legal documents providing notification of the divorce request. If you are receiving these documents, you are considered the defendant in the case. It means that your spouse has taken the step to request a dissolution of the marriage. This document can be a shock to…