In this episode of the Boston Barrister Podcast, Attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver is joined by Attorney Paola Rossetti to discuss the Massachusetts divorce process from start to finish.
Together, they break down the differences between contested and uncontested divorces, filing requirements, service of process, financial statements, mandatory disclosures, child custody considerations, temporary orders, pretrial conferences, trials, and the divorce nisi period.
Attorney Seaver and Attorney Rossetti also explain important concepts such as due process, Rule 401 and Rule 410 disclosures, child support guidelines, and what individuals can expect when navigating the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court system.
Whether you are considering divorce, currently involved in a divorce case, or simply want to understand how the process works, this episode provides practical information about Massachusetts family law and divorce proceedings.
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Since 1991 Boston attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver has specialized in family law, including divorce and fighting false child abuse allegations and getting DCF cases closed once and for all. Giving parents freedom and happiness.
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Transcript:
Paula, the first question I want to ask is, what is a divorce?
A divorce is when two people end a marriage, which is a type of contract. And there are two main types of divorces.
Paula, when can you get divorced in Massachusetts?
You can get divorced in Massachusetts when two people, or one person, decides they want to end the marriage, or both people decide they want to end the marriage. And that’s a dissolution of the marital contract.
Paula, I’m often asked, “I want to get divorced, but the other side may not agree with that.” Can one person ask and get a divorce, or do you need both people to agree in Massachusetts to a divorce?
One person can get divorced, even if the other person does not agree to get divorced.
Where do you go to get divorced in Massachusetts?
You would go to your local Probate and Family Court. And that would depend on what town or city you live in and which county Probate and Family Court you need to file your divorce in.
I’m often asked, Paula, how long do you have to be in Massachusetts before you can utilize the courts to file for divorce?
You have to live in Massachusetts for at least one year before you can utilize the courts to file for divorce. That must be 12 consecutive months that you’re living in Massachusetts.
Paula, another often-asked question I get from clients is, “Attorney Kevin Seaver, what do I have to file in the Probate and Family Court to establish and begin and start a divorce?”
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