Boston North Shore Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering divorce in Massachusetts, you should not take any steps until you have first consulted a competent lawyer. There are several things you should do to prepare yourself financially for the months ahead. Once you or your spouse files for divorce, your assets will be frozen.
I am Judith A. Wayne, a Boston divorce lawyer with offices in Swampscott and Malden. I help clients throughout the Boston North Shore and metro areas of Massachusetts resolve such divorce-related issues as:
If your spouse or partner is causing you fear or harm, I can also help you get a restraining order for your protection.
Massachusetts same-sex couples who marry face the same issues as traditional couples if they divorce. I represent traditional couples as well as gay and lesbian couples and help them navigate the marriage dissolution process.
Are you ready for divorce?
In Massachusetts, there is a minimum waiting period of 90 days before a divorce judgment becomes final. A number of couples reconcile during this waiting period, so it is a good idea to make sure your marriage is really over before you go through the time and expense of a divorce.
Although Massachusetts technically does not have legal separation, you can file for separate support if you want to live apart from your spouse. Your separate support agreement can include child custody, visitation and support.
Certified conciliator and experienced trial lawyer
If you want an amicable divorce, I am a certified Massachusetts conciliator who can help you resolve divorce issues outside of court. A conciliator is different from a mediator in that a conciliator must be an attorney who has completed the requirements and is certified by the state of Massachusetts. If you expect that your divorce will be contested, I am an experienced litigator who has tried hundreds and hundreds of jury cases.
Attorney consultation
To discuss your divorce with an experienced lawyer, contact me, attorney Judith A. Wayne, at the Swampscott or Malden location of the Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne and Associates. Je parle Francais. Se habla español.
