Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

divorce and alimony

i ahve been married less than four years with one child, wife nows says does not want to be married rufuses, to talk forced me into bancruptcy, now wannts to file herself, states i have to pay for it or i will be burdened with half of debt. she spends readily will not work what are my right regarding alimony


Asked on 5/06/04, 3:06 pm

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David Summer Law Office of David B. Summer

Re: divorce and alimony

Whether alimony will be awarded and how much is up to the discretion of the judge. If your wife insists on a divorce, it would be best to have it uncontested. As such, you could work out items like alimony, if any, in advance. You should talk to an attorney if your wife in insistent on a divorce.

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Answered on 5/06/04, 3:37 pm


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