Separation Instead of Divorce
Perhaps you've been married for many years and don't know what it would be like to be alone again. Or perhaps you are worried about whether or not you can afford to live without your spouse's financial help. For these and many other reasons, we see a lot of our Boston area clients who want to use legal separation as a way to get their feet wet, instead of diving headlong into the cold waters of divorce.
Although we usually advise against legal separation as a less favorable alternative to divorce, we can help with all of your separation needs. Our attorneys have experience with the paperwork, filing requirements, and the different areas of agreement that need to be reached to make the separation legal in Massachusetts, such as spousal support and child support.
Is Separation Right for You?
In Massachusetts, you have the choice of either legal separation or divorce. Legal separation is very much like divorce, with similar paperwork and filing requirements and the like. The only real difference is that there is no official decree at the end of separation like there is after divorce proceedings.
Because they are so similar, we often recommend that our legal separation clients seriously consider a divorce, which will help you avoid going through the same process twice. Most of the people we work with that get separated end up getting divorced down the road. When that happens they have to go through almost the exact same process with similar costs, paperwork, and filing requirements.
Contact Us
Whether you decide to go with a legal separation or a divorce, our attorney team can give you the answers you need during this confusing time. Our office is in the heart of downtown Framingham, Massachusetts. Contact us today for a free consultation with a lawyer.
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