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Living Apart as Grounds for Divorce in Massachusetts Divorce is rarely as pleasant a procedure as the marriage that preceded it, although for at least one, and probably both spouses, it may come as a relief, allowing the two people to move on in life. Marriage is an...
Like everyone else, you have probably heard the term "common law marriage," at one point or another. But, what does it actually mean? First, let's deal with the myths: Everyone thinks that if you live together for a certain amount of time, you automatically become...
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. You've told your family and friends, hired an experienced Massachusetts divorce attorney and, last but not least, you have made it official on Facebook. At first, it seems simple - you both want different...
Rules of Evidence determine what type of documents and testimony are allowed by the court as evidence during a trial. Generally, these rules are fairly relaxed in family law proceedings—meaning that the parties are generally allowed to offer any relevant evidence....
Family relocation cases involving a request to move out-of-state are no longer a rarity. But, in order to be successful, any request will need to be properly planned, prepared, and presented to the court with the assistance of a qualified family law attorney. With...
Some family law cases, especially highly contested divorces and child custody cases, will need to go to trial to be resolved. However, only a small percentage of family law cases filed in Massachusetts actually make it to trial. Many are resolved outside of court or...
When you are contemplating divorce, there is a lot that you need to consider. After your divorce, your life will be different in many ways. And just thinking about all of the ways your life will change can be overwhelming. Then, there are all the decisions you will...
“What share of marital property does my spouse have?” is the question on everyone’s mind when getting divorced in Massachusetts or elsewhere in the United States. Sadly, married couples usually give very little thought to the matter of division of marital property...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Like other couples across the country, those getting married here in Massachusetts never expect the relationship will end. Even couples who enter into prenuptial...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Friday, April 26, 2019. Everyone had a life prior to marriage. During that time, some people, including many here in Massachusetts, went through some form of trauma. It's sometimes referred...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Monday, April 22, 2019. Most married couples, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere, tend not to keep certain information private. One spouse may use the other spouse's computer,...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Ending a marriage whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere is a process. Depending on the situation, it could take months to finalize a divorce. Life does not...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 7, 2019. It may surprise Massachusetts residents to learn that many women are not happy in their marriages. In fact, they initiate divorce proceedings approximately 80...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The statistics regarding the number of couples ending their marriages seems to focus on those age 39 and under and those age 50 and above. This does not...
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Even as times have changed, television and movies continue to depict people ending their marriages in courtroom battles. This could make some Massachusetts...
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. After decades of marriage, many couples over the age of 50 here in Massachusetts and across the nation are deciding to go their separate ways. What is driving the gray divorce...
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Every married couple, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere, has their issues. Disagreements will happen. It is how each couple handles them that makes the difference. When...
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Your life is about to change in ways you cannot easily calculate. When you decided to divorce, you knew that it would be an arduous, stressful and emotional process. You may...
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Without a doubt, this is probably one of the most stressful times you have ever faced in your life. You decided to end your marriage and now face the divorce process. All you...
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Even if a Massachusetts couple has children, dividing their property will still be a major concern. Each party will want to begin his or her post-divorce life in the best...