How to File for Divorce
in Massachusetts with Forms

How to File for Divorce in Massachusetts with Forms

by Sharyn T. Sooho and Steven L. Fuchs

- Table of Contents -

Introduction

Using Self-Help Law Books

Chapter 1 Divorce Law Procedure

  • Overview
  • Fault Divorce
  • No-Fault Divorce
  • Tax Implications
  • Summary

Chapter 2 Divorce -- With and Without a Lawyer

  • Do You Need a Lawyer?
  • Finding and Assessing a Lawyer
  • Your First Meeting
  • Legal Fees and Retaining a Lawyer

Chapter 3 Documents and Forms

  • Marriage Certificates
  • Forms
  • Filing Your Forms
  • Hot Tips on Using Forms
  • Summary

Chapter 4 Settling Your Case

  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Settlement Checklist and Sample Agreement

Chapter 5 Uncontested Divorce

Chapter 6 Contested Divorce

  • Getting Started
  • Serving Papers
  • Responding to a Complaint for Divorce
  • Temporary Orders: The Motion Session
  • Trial Preperation
  • Expert Witnesses
  • Guardian ad Litem: The Children's Representative
  • Pre-Trial Conference
  • Tips for the Courtroom
  • Summary

Chapter 7 Contempts, Motions for Reconsideration,
and Moving Out of State

  • Contempts
  • Motions for Reconsideration
  • Moving Out of State
  • Summary

Glossary

Appendix A: Massachusetts General Laws

Appendix B: Sample Completed Forms with Instructions

Appendix C: Blank Forms

Index

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