Category Archives: Divorce/Separation

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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Does every bank account need to be disclosed?

Yes. Whether you are listing all bank accounts on your financial statement, producing documents for the mandatory Rule 410 Disclosure or in response to a Request for Production of Documents, every account for which your name is on must be disclosed. Therefore, whether you may have a joint account with your parents or if you…
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Successfully Co-Parenting with Your Ex

Divorcing parties are often happy to think about their divorce day and the thought of never having to see each other again. However, spouses who have children together will still need to interact with each other on a regular basis. The relationship transitions from a romantic one to a co-parenting one. There are steps that…
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