Divorce Attorney

Going through a divorce can be among one of the most difficult experiences in one's life. It can affect not only your own well being, but also those around and closest to you as well. During this trying time, you will need to obtain not only sound legal advice and guidance, but also understanding, patience and compassion from your attorney. Your goals and expectations need to be addressed at the outset of representation. At Yellin & Hyman, you will obtain both professional and personal representation, and will be treated with the respect that you seek and deserve. Throughout the course of your representation with Yellin & Hyman you will speak directly with your attorney, who will be intimately familiar with your case.

While there are several "grounds" for divorce in Massachusetts, one type of divorce is commonly referred to as "no-fault". A no-fault divorce is another way of stating that there are irreconcilable differences or that there has been an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. Parties who are able to amicably resolve all the issues that pertain to their divorce may jointly and voluntarily enter into a "no-fault" divorce. Some of the issues that may need to be addressed and resolved include, but are not limited to:

• child custody
• child support
• visitation
• alimony or financial support
• division of the marital assets
• In this situation, only limited court intervention is necessary to finalize the divorce.

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Parties unable to enter into a no-fault divorce may find themselves in a “contested divorce” that can be demanding, emotional, and time consuming. In those situations, several factors will be addressed by a judge in the Probate Court who will ultimately render a decision on such issues as custody, support, visitation, and division of property.

The factors the judge will consider include the following:
• the length of the marriage
• the income, station in life, education & health of the parties
• conduct of the parties during the marriage
• the respective contribution of the parties to the marital assets
• determining what is in the best interest of the children

Whether a divorce is contested or proceeds as a no-fault divorce, there are numerous and important issues that need to be resolved. Yellin & Hyman will work with you to resolve these issues either by settlement or through litigation. With aggressive legal representation, sound advice, and effective negotiations, the attorneys at Yellin & Hyman can help you through these difficult times.

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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for legal advice concerning your individual situation.