Eastern Massachusetts Long-Term Spousal Support Lawyer
Helping You Navigate Massachusetts' Treacherous and Changing Alimony Laws
Certain facets of Massachusetts' family laws are fairly cut and dry. Alimony laws do not fall into that category for several reasons:
- Currently, probate court judges can't limit the duration of alimony. This means that, absent an agreement during divorce proceedings, alimony will likely last till death or remarriage.
- The Massachusetts' legislature is currently considering alimony reform, which would allow for time limits to alimony. Even with reform, though, alimony will likely remain long term.
If you are facing a divorce, it is imperative that you work with a family law attorney who understands Massachusetts spousal support laws. While spousal support amounts are determined by individuals' needs, other factors can affect courts' decisions and, consequently, your finances.
Legal Help Now Can Mean Decades of Advantageous Alimony Payments
Alimony challenges in Massachusetts can involve more than just the threat of permanent or long-term spousal support payments. For instance, a lump sum payment in lieu of long-term payments can seem like a good idea. However, if your ex-spouse remarries in six months, the alimony payments would have ended anyway. The result? An extremely costly error.
I am Boston long-term alimony attorney Annette Baker Doolin, and I have helped hundreds of individuals on both sides of alimony disputes optimize the payments they pay or receive. I can handle your divorce and alimony dispute by advocating for your rights and goals and by taking into account the numerous criteria courts use when resolving alimony disagreements. To schedule a consultation, please contact my office.
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The Law Office of Annette Baker Doolin is located in Beverly's Cummings Center, an award-winning restoration of the former United Shoe Machinery plant. The Cummings Center features free parking, easy access by the MBTA bus and North Shore commuter rail, and convenient access via routes 1-A, 62 or 128.
We accept all major credit cards, and we are easily reached: simply call 978-922-2888 or complete the online form on our contact us page.
