Divorce

Going through a divorce is a difficult time for you and your family, and the divorce lawyers at Revelli & Revelli want to help you so that the legal aspects of divorce are the least of your worries.  Divorce settlements can be difficult to navigate because they involve the dividing your marital estate, determining separate support and custodial rights.  We’re divorce lawyers who can help you sort through this difficult time in your life.

Types of Divorce

To start, there are two different types of divorce: an uncontested divorce and a contested divorce.

An uncontested divorce is when both spouses decide to get a divorce and have made a compromise, which allows the divorce to go through more quickly and end with dignity.  Since the divorce has been settled outside of court, there is no need for a hearing, which can also save you money.

A contested divorce is when one or both spouses cannot come to a mutual agreement or refuse to consider other methods of dispute resolution. An uncontested divorce in Massachusetts officially begins when one spouse files a Complaint for Divorce.  There are two types of contested divorce:

1. Fault grounds. Grounds for a fault contested divorce include:
   
1. Cruel and abusive treatment
2. Utter desertion
3. Adultery
4. Intoxication
5. Impedancy
6. Non support
7. Prison confinement
2. No-fault grounds. Gives couples the chance to cite ‘irreconcilable differences’ as their reason for pursuing divorce.  While this type of divorce makes the process simpler, it also gives the Court more power in deciding how assets will be divided since there is no one at fault.

There are many complex determinations that must be made in order to make sure that you pursue the divorce that is right for you and your spouse.  Making these determinations, as well as ensuring your interests are preserved throughout this process, is something that the divorce lawyers at Revelli & Revelli are dedicated to. If you need any guidance in determining which avenue of divorce is right for your situation, call our divorce lawyers or request your free consultation online.

Divorce Law FAQs

What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment?

Divorce and an annulment are similar is in the sense that they both serve to dissolve a marriage.  Unlike a divorce though, an annulment treats a marriage is if it never happened once it is carried out.  The majority of marriages that are terminated are through divorce rather than annulment.