Let’s face it: many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided. In one study, a total of 62% of people surveyed (42% men and 20% women) wanted their marriage to work…
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The Case of Dolan v. Dolan: Massachusetts Two-Prong Test for the Modification of Alimony
In the recent case of Dolan v. Dolan, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals affirmed the longstanding rule for applying the two-prong analysis used in determining whether an applicant has demonstrated a material change in circumstances for the purpose of calculating alimony modification. In the appellate case, Mr. Dolan appealed the ruling of Judge Gorman, who…
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A Case You Should Know: Dematteo v. Dematteo
The Supreme Judicial Court Ruling In the case of Joseph Dematteo vs. Susan J. Dematteo, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Probate and Family Court judge came to an incorrect conclusion in finding that the prenuptial agreement between spouses of about 8 years, Joseph and Susan was unenforceable. The probate and family court’s judgment…
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