Additional Information: I left my husband a couple of years ago and moved away (we were married in Marlborough, MA).  When I left, we just needed a break.   We have no kids, I don’t intend to remarry and I’m not on his health insurance or vice versa.  We haven’t kept in touch and I’m wondering if we can stay separated

Additional Information: My wife and I have been separated for over a year. I am living with a new partner and considering starting my own business. Will my wife have any claim on the monies when we go through the divorce? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Until the divorce has been finalized the court may divide up assets even though they may have

Additional Information: My ex and I have agreed to lowered payments and we have drawn up a new agreement which we both signed.  Is what we did legally binding or can she sue me for back child support? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The agreement should be filed and approved by the court in order for it to be valid. It would be

Additional Information: We have been married for over thirty years, unfortunately, I now realize that all of our assets are in my husband’s name.  Does this mean that if I file for divorce I will not get anything? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Not at all.  It matters little to a Probate Judge whose name the property is in.  Rather, the Judges in

Additional Information: I have been married for over eighteen years and we have two children together.  Since the children were born, we decided that I would stay at home and raise them.  My husband has been getting more aggressive with me and I worry that things may happen.  I do not want to leave the house, as I have no