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Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - Massachusetts
Massachusetts Divorce Settlement Agreement: What Is It?
When a divorce process commences, you will at some point require a Massachusetts Divorce Settlement Agreement.
Alternate Names:
- Massachusetts Marital Settlement Agreement;
- Massachusetts Divorce Agreement.
The whole process can be nerve-wracking and unpleasant for some individuals, which is why it is extremely important that any agreements made between the two parties are documented and signed in a Marital Settlement Agreement. The advantage of using this document is that it keeps a legal record of all obligations, responsibilities, and agreements that were made by each party. These typically involve decisions about:
- Any financial aid that one spouse promises another;
- Any financial aid that one spouse is obliged to pay for a child;
- Parents will also need to detail custody arrangements for the child;
- Any assets that were gained when the couple was married should be divided in a just as decided by both parties.
A Massachusetts Marital Settlement Agreement template can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
How to File for Divorce in Massachusetts?
If both individuals make decisions on the points mentioned above before they launch legal proceedings, the processing time of the case will shorten significantly. It is also important for both individuals to declare their entire income.
Filing for a divorce in Massachusetts takes up to 90 days to complete - this is the minimum. There is also a filing fee which must be paid to the court, totaling $215. Below we have put together the necessary steps that need to be taken in order to file for a divorce in Massachusetts:
- Depending on the various circumstances concerning your divorce, you will need to fill in and submit a specific packet of documents;
- Both parties would also need to provide their financial statement by filling in a form. There are two types of these forms and the one you will need depends on your net income per year;
- Submit all documents to the Probate and Family Court along with the fee;
- If the couple has children, they will need to submit documents concerning custody and child support as well as attend a specialized educational program;
- After a hearing date has been finalized, both parties will attend the final hearing where the judge will make a final decision on your case. If the case is upheld, a spouse has the right to change their legal name by filing an additional document.
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