by: Julia Rodgers In general, each party is responsible for their attorneys fees. However, if you have no access to money because your spouse controls the finances, you can file a motion for attorneys fees “pendente lite,” in which case a judge may order an advance on your share of the marital assets for your…
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What is Discovery, and Why is it Important?
[caption id="attachment_3571" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mavrides Law: Boston Divorce Lawyer Blog about Discovery in Litigation[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Whether you ultimately decide to settle your case or litigate it and proceed to trial, discovery is crucial. Discovery is the legal term for exchanging information between spouses to effectuate complete disclosure of information relevant to the case.…
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HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED IN MASSACHUSETTS?
In Massachusetts, child support is guided by a mathematical formula known as the Child Support Guidelines. The support amount is based on the gross incomes of both parents, cost of daycare and health-related insurances, custody arrangements and other factors. However, determining the required monetary support amount is not simply a mechanical application of the guidelines.…
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Understanding General Term Alimony
While divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage, divorce may include the order of support for one party to pay the other. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is payment of support from one spouse who has the ability to pay, to the other spouse who has a need for financial support for a…
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