He bought the house after we got married in Massachusetts. My name is not on the deed.
me and my husband married under islamic law in the country of oman he is canadian and is threatening to take my
welath after dicovrce or half of it through arbitration will the enfocement of award apply in this case? because under islamic law the man cant take a single penney from the wife... View More 
I did not do it this passed weekend. Can he take my children away?
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
If your divorce agreement includes specific requirements like breathalyzer tests and you fail to adhere to them, the other parent might use this as a basis to request a modification of custody or visitation arrangements. However, taking the children away would typically require a court order. If... View More
Disability no children are involved just a house. I get social security Disability and veteran disability.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Massachusetts, disability benefits such as Social Security Disability and veteran disability benefits are typically considered separate property and are not subject to division during divorce. However, the division of marital property, including assets like the house, is determined by the... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
In Massachusetts, it is possible to use a house as collateral for legal fees, but it would depend on the specific circumstances and the specific agreement between you and your specific lawyer.
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Deciding where to file for divorce when you and your spouse live in different states involves considering residency requirements, jurisdictional rules, and personal factors. Typically, you would file in your current state of residence, but it's important to understand the specific residency... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2023
A few questions about your situation would need to be answered before a useful response can be give, although title ownership does not mean the occupation of the home by you would not be ordered by the Court..
I have texts messages saying check my email to back myself up . Does it make no expectation of privacy due to this my kawyer used my screenshots in my case but wanted a second opinion
answered on Jul 13, 2023
A no no and the Court will neither like it nor allow introduction of it, nor does it usually help your case. Engage divorce counsel ASAP is the best advice.
Can i screenshot these messages abd use them in court . I have many texts were he will say “read my email” check my email so he additionally not only left it open with no password he allowed me access
answered on Jul 12, 2023
In Massachusetts both of the parties to a recorded conversation each would need to be aware of same. So, even if husband is shown to have given consent , the other person did not.
We are getting divorced he left private conversations openly on our shared computer between him & a female friend can i screen shot then and use them in divorce ?
answered on Jul 12, 2023
In Massachusetts conversations recording without consent of both parties to the conversation is an offense and the Courts wouldn't allow introduction of same.
answered on Jun 21, 2023
There are a couple of factors to review. a) Was the home placed in a trust prior to or after the marriage? b) Is the trust revocable or irrevocable? c) Whose benefit was the trust intended for? Until recently, trusts were seen as assets when a court decided how assets were to be distributed upon... View More
Never authorized to go beyond $5000, when attorney was questioned as to the items in the additional $7000 a reply via email stated it was for conferring with opposing council. Attorney was told that there was no opposing council. Attorney responded via email that the charge was a 'mistake'.
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Mistakes actually do happen. A mistake is not "fraudulent billing." Some billing programs assign numbers to clients and particular matters. The attorney, or the person entering the attorney's time, may input the wrong numbers, and a time entry may appear on the wrong client's... View More
Want to leave the household before divorce which will take 6 months but afraid husband will come after me physically
answered on Jun 2, 2023
You sound like you may need an abuse protection order if your safety is threatened by your partner. In a divorce you can motion the Probate and Family Court to have the dog reciting your history of caring for the pet.
My domestic partner is looking to end the relationship. We currently own a house together and share bank accounts for the past 3 years. In speaking with the mortgage company I would need a court document stating we are separating and agreeing that I would keep the house for her to be released from... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2023
You could file a Petition to Partition in the Probate and Family Court. I have never seen one filed jointly, but I don't see why you couldn't do that, or you could file it as contested then file an agreement for judgment. I believe that could also be filed in Land Court, I am pretty sure... View More
This is my friend second time being cheated on by her husband.They’ve been married for 35 years but don’t have biological kids together she have biological kids he stepped in & help raise since they were 5 & 7! Now they’re adults. She’s been a stay at home mom since forever! His... View More
My spouse and I have fallen out of love and we want a divorce.
answered on Mar 3, 2023
File a petition for divorce where you live and properly serve your spouse under The Hague Convention.
My ex and i were married, in massachusetts, for five years. 2022 we decided to file our taxes "married filing separate." With the divorce final on 3/28/2023, would i still have to give my ex half my tax return? Does the divorce mean i should consult a tax specialist to file my taxes for me?
answered on Jan 23, 2023
The method of filing and the disposition of refunds or monies owed to tax authorities is usually dealt with in the body of the Separation Agreement. You should review the document preferably with the attorney who represented you on this issue.
answered on Dec 6, 2022
Most likely it is just an error by the registry unless there has been a recent filing. You could contact the registry for the county where the divorce occurred and ask them to close it, but probably not worth the effort as there is no consequence to the "active" designation if there is no... View More
She was granted attorneys fees of $5,000, but husband refuses to pay, charged with contempt, got an extension to pay, contempt charges filed again, pending. He was supposed to pay her a min amount for reestablishment, refused. She only gets sons on weekend, agreement is she has to take them to... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2022
She needs to continue to pursue the Contempt and sounds like there are more issues where a Contempt may lie, so try to obtain counsel!!
My husband said I put $50,000 in his IRA and I agreed with him in court but I only put $25,000 - I put $50,000 in our iras combined - is there a way I can tell the judge this - I am able to prove it - my laywer says no but that seems unfair
answered on Oct 18, 2022
So was this at the divorce trial? If the trial is ongoing then I believe if requested by the parties they can jointly amend the record by stipulation or Motion as you apparently answered a question too quickly!! Perhaps a Motion to seek correction of testimony would work. If the trial is over and... View More
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