If you are facing the complexities of navigating a divorce and seeking professional guidance, King & Farrell Law can help. As dedicated family law attorneys, we understand the emotional and legal challenges associated with divorce. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to handle various aspects of divorce cases.
From contested divorces, involving significant assets, to uncontested divorces, with amicable agreements, we are equipped to address your unique needs with diligence and skill. We excel in handling high asset divorces and work closely with a network of specialists: forensic specialists, CPAs and appraisers to make sure all marital property is tracked and accounted for, including assets you may have forgotten (or never knew about!).
Even the most straightforward divorce can produce some unique challenges, but when high value assets are introduced in the dissolution process, things can quickly take a turn for the complex.
At King & Farrell Law, we implore a wide network of specialists to make sure that all assets are accounted for, even the ones that might have gone overlooked, lost, or been forgotten. Our extensive team of specialists, including forensic experts, CPAs and investigators, work diligently to make sure all of your assets are tracked and reported before the dissolution process begins.
Clients appreciate our familiarity with the local court systems and we practice primarily in Barnstable, Plymouth, Dukes and Nantucket counties where we’ve focused on building strong connections within the communities and court rooms. Our close rapport with personnel and familiarity with the court systems will give you confidence and place you at ease when appearing in court with our team.
There are two ways to file for divorce in Massachusetts. One way is through a Joint Petition for Divorce, or, as it is commonly referred to an “Uncontested Divorce.” In order to file a Joint Petition for Divorce, parties must agree that the marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown (i.e. you are unable to reconcile) and agree on the terms of a Separation Agreement. If you and your spouse agree to file jointly, you will need the following:
Financial Statement
If you have children, you will also need:
The second way to file for divorce in Massachusetts is through a Complaint for Divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to agree to the terms of a divorce at the outset, you may file a Complaint for Divorce. This may be converted to a Joint Petition for Divorce if along the way you are able to agree to the terms of a divorce.
The file a Complaint for Divorce you will need:
The filing fee for a Joint Petition for Divorce is $215.00 and must be paid at the time of filing the Petition. This is paid directly to the Court where you are filing the divorce. This cost is not inclusive of any attorney’s fees if you decide to hire an attorney to review your paperwork before filing.
The filing fee for a Complaint for Divorce is $220.00 and must be paid at the time of filing the Complaint for Divorce. This fee includes the $215.00 fee to file a Complaint for Divorce as well as $5.00 fee for a Summons. This is paid directly to the Court where you are filing the divorce. This cost is not inclusive of any attorney’s fees if you decide to hire an attorney to represent you. The $5.00 additional fee for the Complaint for Divorce is for the Summons. The Summons is required to be served upon your spouse in-hand once you have filed for divorce to notify them of the filing.
Where you got married does not affect where you file for divorce. You do not need to file for divorce in the same state you were married. In Massachusetts, the party filing for divorce must have lived here for 1 year or the marriage-ending event must have occurred in Massachusetts while you were living in the state with your spouse.
There is no single timeframe that fits every couple. In a Joint Petition for Divorce, once you have filed all of the necessary paperwork and appeared before a judge to approve your divorce, your divorce becomes final after 120 days from the date of approval. You do not need to appear again in Court after the Agreement is approved, but you will receive a final Judgment of Divorce Nisi in the mail after 120 days.
If your divorce case proceeds to trial or becomes contested, it can take a significant amount of time. Each case is unique based upon the individual facts and circumstances. After hearing about the details of your specific situation, an attorney may be better able to answer this question. Please write down this question and bring it with you to your initial consultation.
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