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 […]
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 […]
