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 […]
What Happens at an Uncontested Divorce Hearing in Massachusetts?
After a couple files a Joint Petition for Divorce in Massachusetts, the Probate and Family Court ordinarily schedules an uncontested divorce hearing. This is sometimes called a 1A divorce hearing. For many people, this will be their first experience appearing before a judge. The idea of going to court can feel intimidating, even when both […]
Can an Unmarried Father Get Custody or Parenting Time in Massachusetts?
Parents do not have to be married for a child to need both parents involved in their life. In Massachusetts, custody and parenting time issues can arise when parents were never married, when they lived together but separated, or when they were never in a long-term relationship. One common question is whether an unmarried father […]
