Hampden County, Hampshire County and Berkshire County Divorce Attorneys
The main issues in a divorce can be counted on one hand. The devil is in the details, and the details of those issues are exceedingly complex.
If you and your spouse can agree on how to address each of these issues, you'll save time and money by proceeding with an uncontested basis. If not, one of you will be filing a complaint for divorce, and you both end up in court where the judge will be left to address:
- Child custody and parenting issues
- Child support and alimony
- The division of property and debts
- Health insurance and the cost of college education
Given that almost half the court filings relate to post-divorce matters, you may also be going to court to ask for a modification or to have a prior judgment or order enforced.
If you or your former spouse intend to move out of state with the children, the court also has jurisdiction over the matter, and addresses foreign judgments.
How to Deal With Your Spouse During a Divorce
Divorce tends to bring out the worst in people. In order to minimize the conflict and do the best to protect your children, our attorneys advise clients of the following:
- If the love is gone, substitute politeness. Walk away from arguments or conflict.
- Be skeptical of what is told to you. Half is meant to deceive you.
- Beyond co-parenting discussions, keep communication to a minimum. Don't let your spouse know how much you know, or what issues were discussed with your attorney.
- Don't enter into private negotiations without your lawyer's knowledge or advice. Use the lawyers as hired insulators. Learn to say, "Talk to your lawyer, and have him or her talk to mine."
Aggressive Western Massachusetts Divorce Lawyers Giving You a Home-Court Advantage
While divorce laws for custody, support and property division are the same across Massachusetts, the judges in Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire and Franklin counties interpret the law and handle certain procedures a little differently from the others. For that reason, having a lawyer who knows each of judge's likes, dislikes, preferences and prejudices puts you in a stronger position.
Our attorneys are assigned to specific courts in order to familiarize themselves with the ins and outs of their specific region.
Does that mean that we litigate every case? No. However, we do prepare each case as if it is going to trial. Our preparation and willingness to go all the way tends to lead to more favorable settlement offers.
Learn more by reading our articles or reviewing our FAQ section.
Call Our Attorneys for a Free, No-Obligation Consultation
For a free, no-obligation consultation, call (800) 941-DIVORCE or contact us online to schedule an appointment at any of our local offices.
