Date: February 1, 2011
By: Renay S. Smallcomb
For couples, Valentine's Day brings expectations of romance and a reaffirmation of their commitment. For many people, the holiday causes them to reevaluate their current relationship and whether they wish to remain together.
Our intent in the next four articles is to discuss what rights a person has in seeking a divorce, including division of marital property and finances, child custody and support, alimony and rehabilitative training, and estate planning related to divorces. Couples with no children and few assets are often to file a joint petition for divorce with a Separation Agreement that sets forth how their property will be divided. When alimony and child support are involved, usually each party will have their own attorney attempting to protect their interests. The court determines child support according to statutory guidelines, which are available on our website,
If you are considering meeting with an attorney to discuss a divorce, be sure to bring your recent tax returns, wills, and account statements. Be prepared with an estimate of your assets and liabilities, as well as your income and living expenses, for the purpose of creating a financial statement. You will need to provide your attorney with your certified marriage certificate and certified birth certificates for each of your children.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office at 978-687-1777 or contact me via email at rsmallcomb@difruscialaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
