Does it matter who files for divorce first in Massachusetts?
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Does it matter who files for divorce first in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, filing first should not make a difference to the outcome of a divorce case. In Massachusetts, the case is heard in the county where the spouses last resided. If there is hardship or inconvenience to any party, the court may transfer venue to the fairest and most convenient county for both parties.
How long does a divorce take in MA?
fourteen months
Is mass a no fault divorce state?
There are 7 “fault” grounds or reasons, and also a “no fault” grounds. Most people file a “no fault” divorce. A “no fault” divorce is a divorce where the marriage is broken beyond repair but neither spouse blames the other. In Massachusetts, the no fault divorce grounds is called “Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage.”
Can I take my ex husband back to court for alimony?
Whether your former spouse is trying to change their child support payments, alimony payments, or custody terms, they can bring you back to court to try to modify the divorce order.
Can you refuse spousal support?
The right to spousal maintenance does not automatically flow from the Applicant receiving no or minimal income. In circumstances where the Applicant has the potential to earn an income but is choosing not to exercise that potential spousal maintenance may be refused.
When can alimony be denied?
Most jurisdictions will allow the court to award alimony after denying or not addressing it where the divorce judgment were reached in error, due to such factors as fraud, accident, or mistake. This might happen when one spouse was hiding assets or where the Court made a math error in calculating alimony.
