What Documents Do You Need for an Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts?
An uncontested divorce in Massachusetts requires a court filing package and a written separation agreement. The documents depend on the type of case and the family’s circumstances. For spouses filing together under Section 1A, the most useful approach is to separate initial filing documents, materials needed before approval, and records used to prepare the agreement. […]
Can One Attorney Represent Both Spouses in a Massachusetts Divorce?
Couples who agree that they want a divorce often ask whether they can hire one attorney to handle everything for both of them. The short answer is that legal representation and divorce mediation are different roles. An attorney may be able to serve as a neutral mediator, but that does not mean the attorney represents […]
What Should Be Included in a Massachusetts Separation Agreement for an Uncontested Divorce?
When spouses decide to pursue an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts, agreeing that the marriage should end is only the beginning. They also need to decide what happens afterward. Who keeps particular property? How will debts be divided? Where will the children spend their time? Will one spouse pay child support or alimony? What happens to […]
