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If you have made the decision that you are ready to be divorced, then the next step is to file for divorce. In Massachusetts, you can either file a contested divorce or a joint petition for divorce. A joint petition for divorce means that both parties have agreed upon the terms of the divorce as …

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Divorce Via Text (SMS) or Twitter – In January 1976 Massachusetts embraced no fault divorce. It was seven years after California was the first state to allow no fault divorces. Thirty years ago no fault divorce opponents unsuccessfully argued that the sacred institution of marriage would be destroyed if couples could get divorced without finding …

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Courtesy of www.suhaibwebb.com. The following article titled “6 Things Not to Say to a Divorcee” by Amal Killawi and Zarinah Nadir is a good list of how to talk to someone recently divorced. The author’s audience is mainly Muslim, but their advice applies to all cultures. Society tends to treat divorced persons as if they …

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When drafting a divorce agreement it is important to think about how the terms related to real property will affect the future ability of the owners to transfer or refinance the property. Mortgage underwriters require that a divorced party have the right to transfer or refinance the property stated in the divorce agreement. A party …

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Some of the best divorce resources on the internet are listservs. A Listserv is a mailing list that is centered around a category. Divorce listservs allow people from all over the world to share their feelings, experiences, and advice regarding divorce. It allows a person to post anonymously to a group to get unbiased feedback. …

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