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Is Staying Together Best for the Kids?

Is Staying Together Best for the Kids?
by: Julia Rodgers Many divorcing parents in Massachusetts believe that an intact two-parent household is almost always better than having a “broken” home. However, if you are contemplating a divorce and you have children, you must consider the lasting effect that your marital problems will have on how your children view relationships.[1] Sometimes the pain and…
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Alimony in Massachusetts: How Much and for How Long?

Alimony in Massachusetts: How Much and for How Long?
by: Marcia Mavrides, Esq. How long? Massachusetts alimony law is clear regarding how long support, which is known as general term alimony, will have to be paid by one spouse to the other.  This durational limitation for marriages under twenty years is based on the number of months you were been married:  from date of…
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What is included in a MA Financial Statement, and Do I Need One?

What is included in a MA Financial Statement, and Do I Need One?
In all Massachusetts divorce cases, each party is required to fill out a financial statement. So, every person getting a divorce (contested or uncontested) must fill one out.  A financial statement is important because it is an overview of your current financial situation, and can help determine child support, spousal support, division of assets and…
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