Category Archives: Divorce/Separation

Understanding Terms the Merge v. Survive in Your Separation Agreement

By: Christina Pashou, Esq. In Massachusetts there is a waiting period after a Judgment of Divorce Nisi is issued and before the divorce becomes final. This is called the Nisi period. If you file a completely uncontested divorce with no litigation, your divorce will be final 120 days after the Judgement of Divorce Nisi is…
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Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts

By: Jennifer Silva, Esq. Before you take the necessary steps to file a Complaint for Divorce in Massachusetts, it is important that you confirm that you have met the necessary requirements to do so.  The power of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court to grant a divorce is based on a person’s domicile in Massachusetts. …
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Does an Uncontested Divorce Require a Court Hearing?

By: Christina Pashou, Esq. By law, there are two types of divorce in Massachusetts: contested and uncontested. These two types of divorce are handled very differently. You do not need to litigate an uncontested divorce in court, but you will still need to attend an uncontested divorce hearing. This is your final divorce hearing wherein a…
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