I recommend that the two of you retain a divorce mediator who will prepare a first draft separation agreement. Then you need to have a final draft prepared and filed, with other documents, at the Family Court. Your mediator can explain how you do this.

Use an LAR attorney. Below is a full explanation of how it works. It gives you an opportunity to hire an attorney for just one or two things. Check it out at:

https://divorcingoptions.com/Handouts/Limited_Representation_PDF_Handout_Version.pdf

Yes.

Maybe, it depends on all of the factors surrounding your divorce and living together prior to marriage. The Judge must consider about 15 factors then decide what an equitable division of all the assets would be.

You want to consult with an experience divorce attorney who will review the... View More

Assuming you are talking about divorce, "filing a complaint" is not enough to get what you call "answers" and the Rules call "Defendant's Answer".

Have you received and served, according to the Rules, a Summons?

It looks like you are not prepared... View More

Yes. It is not unusual for a judge to reject a division of assets, especially when the parties or a party is not represented by an attorney.

It looks like you do not have an attorney and it is clear from your question you do not understand the process a judge must go through to approve a... View More

Your question: "My question what rights do I have to be included in the outcome of the estate distribution among my wife and her siblings ?"

Based only on what you write, none.

Since I do not know what you mean by filed. I will assume that you filed in the correct Court some document. Your next step is to call or email the court give them your docket number and ask what is the next step. There is no value in my trying to guess exactly where you are at. Good luck

With respect your question suggests you know nothing about Massachusetts divorce. You may want to consult with a divorce attorney, at least on a Limited Assistance Basis, to avoid delay.

I do not know what you mean by ‘financial documents”, however, at all divorce hearings each party... View More

Your question says, “How do we do this”.

I am not sure what “this” is. Are you asking about the emancipations of your children or the formalizing of the arrearage release?

I will assume you are asking about the release. You and he can file a Joint Petition to Change a... View More

You may file for parenting time with your two young children in the Family Court. Your wife is wrong. Your 18 year old may visit you whenever; he is an adult.

Yes, you may.

I need legal help to stop paying my ex alimony ?

Is your question: Do I need legal help to stop paying alimony? Sounds as if you do, based on what you have written. An attorney will file a Complaint for Modification with the court. The modification will seek to reduce your alimony... View More

Yes you do. All income is to be reported.

For the definition of income for ALL support issues Google:

" Current CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES as amended June 15, 2018, I. Income Definition, A. Sources of Income

The time it takes to get “through” the Mediation Process initially depends on whether or not each party returns a properly completed Probate and Family Court Financial Statement. The Mediator needs a correct Financial Statement for many reasons. An insufficient Statement causes delay and... View More

Divorce attorneys prepare prenuptial agreements. Expect to pay about $500.00 assuming the two of you are in complete agreement as to the contents of the agreement and you complete the intake forms as instructed by the attorney. Since you can’t have the same attorney, one of you will have the... View More

Jackie,

You have the right to file a divorce based on adultery, however it is not wise to do so for several reasons. Irretrievable breakdown is the suggested approach.

I would be happy to work with you on your getting a divorce quickly and for the least expense.

I am LAR... View More

I would review the documents ONE of them asks me to review. I cannot work for both parties.

I will only review the documents submitted and will only answer the questions asked.

My fee will be billed at $375.00 per hour with a minimum of one hour.

Your daughter or son-in-law may call my office.

After several months you will receive a Pre-Trial Notice. Follow the instructions to a T.

No. The divorce is no longer in "pendency".