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13 Tips for Facing the Holiday Season After a Divorce

13 Tips for Facing the Holiday Season After a Divorce
The holiday season can be stressful for any family, but it can be especially difficult for anyone experiencing his/her first holiday season after a divorce. The holidays were once a merry occasion for family and togetherness. Or perhaps they were a time of stress and obligations — a load you shared with your partner. Either…
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What is a Discovery Deadline?

What is a Discovery Deadline?
If you have a contested divorce, paternity, or modification matter pending with the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, it is likely that the Judge will enter a “discovery deadline” date.  This deadline is set by the Judge in order to move the case forward and ensure that both sides are gathering the necessary documents/information to…
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How to Sell Real Estate During a Divorce

How to Sell Real Estate During a Divorce
Many divorce actions involve real estate owned by one or both parties.  Through the divorce process, you will discuss and hopefully agree upon the ultimate division of the real estate, which may include the property being sold or one party “buying out” the other party’s equitable interest in the real estate.  If the parties cannot…
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What is a Contempt Action After Divorce?

What is a Contempt Action After Divorce?
In the event that your former spouse refuses to follow the terms of a Divorce Judgment issued by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, your recourse is to file a Complaint for Contempt seeking enforcement of that Judgment.  In order for the Judge to find your former spouse in contempt, there must be: A clear…
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