Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Contested divorce
Can the spouse who does not want the divorce contest everything to make it difficult and drain assets?
Asked on 6/09/09, 5:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Lee
Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law
Re: Contested divorce
Of course he or she CAN do this. However, if it is obvious to the Court, he or she can ALSO be ordered to pay attorney's fees AND be granted less of the estate than he or she would otherwise receive.
Get an attorney who will take pains to document the unfair tactics, and do what you must to get the case on track and on a fair footing.
Answered on 6/13/09, 1:08 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
Re: Contested divorce
Yes, but every dollar that is wasted is one less dollar that might be split between you.
Answered on 6/09/09, 6:04 pm
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