Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

My wife and I are filing for divorce due to irreconcilable difference. I received the papers from the Probate Court to fill and sign. Now neither one us have any children, and properties such as a house to divide. Neither party is asking for alimony or payments for insurance, debts etc. On the form it asks financial information about weekly expense and income. Am I legally bound to provide my financial information even though both parties are seeking alimony?


Asked on 4/27/10, 9:36 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Suzana Urukalo Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

All financial information must be disclosed on each Parties' financial affidavits. Absolute financial disclosure is the only way that either Party can make an informed decision when it comes to the waiver of alimony or the division of the marital estate in the Separation Agreement.

Thank you,

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Answered on 5/02/10, 10:49 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

There must be complete and full disclosure. Without it, the process will be stalled.

This is not something that is playable.

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Answered on 5/02/10, 12:24 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I agree with the previous two answers. If you are interested in having your own representation in reviewing the agreement and attending your final hearing, please give my office a call. You will have to live with this agreement for the rest of your life, and I strongly recommend that you understand the repercussions of each and every term before agreeing to anything. Please call me at 617-357-4898.

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Answered on 5/04/10, 8:33 am


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