Massachusetts Divorce Laws Frequently Asked Questions |
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1. Is there any restriction on changing a divorce lawyer while divorce is in process?
In Massachusetts divorce, if you are not satisfified with the performance of your divorce lawyer, you can hire a new divorce lawyer or divorce attorney. But it is advised not to change a divorce lawyer unless it becomes aboslutely necessary. Because if you do so, you will face a couple of difficulties like paying a new divorce lawyer's fees and since the new lawyer will have to study the case from the beginning, it will be time consuming too. |
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2. Does Massachusetts identify drug addiction as a divorce ground?
Drugs addiction is a valid divorce ground in Massachusetts. In order to get a divorce on this divorce ground in Massachusetts, you have to provide a proof of your spouse's gross and confirmed habit of drug or liquor addiction. |
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| 3. Can I represent myself in the court for divorce?
Yes, you can represent yourself in a Massachusetts divorce case. But the recommendation is not to do so, because a divorce lawyer or divorce attorney can represent your case more effectively. |
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| 4. What is the average cost of a divorce in Massachusetts?
The filing and the order fee which the court charges for a divorce in Massachusetts is $111. Different lawyers charges different fees which range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. The average cost of Massachusetts divorce is estimated to be $18,000. |
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| 5. What is the minimum time period a divorce in Massachusetts takes?
You have to wait for atleast 90 days after filing for a divorce decree in Massachusetts court to obtain a divorce. However, the average time period for a divorce procesing is one year. |
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| 6. Can I move to another state if the court has given me physcial custody of my child while my "ex" has the visitation rights?
You can only do that after either your "ex" gives you a written permission or the court allows you to do so. Otherwise moving to some other state with your kids will be considered breech of divorce agreement. |
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| 7. What is GAL?
GAL is the abbreviation for "guadian ad litem", who is appointed by the court as a mental health lawyer to talk with you, your "ex" and your child. GAL gives his or her recommendations to the court. But the fee of the GAL is not payed by the state but by both of the parties. |
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8. Wht is the minimum separation period for a divorce in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts divorce laws have no clause for a mandatory separation period for filing a divorce petition. |
