The first divorce in the territory that would become the United States occurred in Massachusetts in 1639. Since then, each state has drawn up its own laws regulating divorce, child custody, spousal support, etc. While most family laws are similar from state to state,...
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What factors affect child support?
You have decided to file for divorce, and now you are worried about taking care of your child on your own. You don’t need to have concerns about this, as that is what child support is for. Your ex-partner must help you out with any expenses related to your child. But...
How is marital property divided in Massachusetts?
Those going through a divorce likely have many questions about how the process will work. Family law is governed by state law, so the exact process will vary depending on the state. In Massachusetts, state law requires divorcing couples divide marital property...
What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
Deciding on whether you and your spouse need to divorce is rarely an easy decision. While coming to this decision, you may have learned how to initiate a divorce, but you might not have known about what ways you can settle a divorce. Mediation is a method of resolving...