If marriage is more than 5 years but less than 10 years, then alimony is no more than 60% of the length of the marriage. If marriage is more than 10 years but less than 15, then alimony is no more than 70% of the length of the marriage.
Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics (R-408) Statistical Form to be filed with all Complaints/ Petitions for Divorce and/or Annulment.
Both parties must sign the agreement and it must be notarized (signed by a notary). There are different ways to reach an agreement. You can negotiate on your own or hire lawyers to help you. You may also decide to use a divorce mediator to help settle the issues.
Divorce or Annulment, Certification Vital Statistics (R-408) Statistical Form to be filed with all Complaints/ Petitions for Divorce and/or Annulment.
Massachusetts laws ...the amount of alimony should generally not exceed the recipient's need or 30 to 35% of the difference between the parties' gross incomes established at the time of the order being issued.
Massachusetts does not have ``legal separation.'' There is no specific period of time that you have to be separated before filing for divorce. You only need to attest that you are living apart.
Yes, you can go ahead with your divorce even if your spouse refuses to sign the papers. Your spouse has a certain period of time to reply once you serve them with a divorce petition. In Massachusetts, the response must be filed within 20 days.