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Divorce Lawyer in Westwood, Massachusetts

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Divorce necessarily impacts your family, financial security and future, as well as your current cash flow and lifestyle. People going through divorce need a trusted Westwood area divorce lawyer knowledgeable of the Massachusetts laws governing divorce and experienced in the Norfolk County Court system. In order to secure a quality divorce lawyer you must evaluate your own situation and then search for an attorney with experience in the relevant areas specific to your divorce.

Custody and time with their children are often the most important aspects of a divorce for parents. This facet of divorce or family law pertains to custody and parenting plans (formally visitation). There are two types of custody: legal custody which refers to the parent who has the authority to make major decisions concerning the child's health, welfare, education, emotional and religious development; and physical custody which involves with whom the child resides. Both types of custody are determined based upon the best interests of the child, and may be solely with one parent or shared between the parents, although legal custody is in most cases joint or shared unless issues such as abuse, alcoholism, or other misconduct of a parent dictate otherwise. Once known as visitation, parenting plans set forth a schedule as to when children will spend time with each parent. There is a great deal of flexibility in creating a parenting plan, and it is important that you have a Westwood, Massachusetts area attorney experienced in this area to assist you in obtaining a parenting plan that meets your goals which is also in the best interests of your child.

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(781) 206-4777

Financial considerations of divorce are also of grave concern. These involve support, either child support or support that one party may pay to the other, known as alimony, as well as a division of the parties' assets.

Child support is generally paid on a weekly or monthly basis to the party having physical custody of the child. It is generally governed by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines and is determined based upon the gross incomes of the parents, the number and ages of the children, the time the child spends with each parent, and consideration of expenses paid by the parent such as health insurance, dental or vision insurance, and day care.

Alimony is awarded to a party based upon the needs of the recipient and the payor's ability to pay, subject to application and consideration of several factors enumerated in the Massachusetts Alimony Statute such as the length of the marriage, the ability of each party to earn an income, the ages and conduct of the parties during the marriage.

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The interplay between alimony and child support can be complex, especially when the income of the parties exceeds $250,000.00 and also requires consideration of tax implications as well.

Attorney Gina Leahy, as an attorney experienced in representing clients in the Westwood, Massachusetts area, will assist you in the review and application of the Child Support Guidelines and the Alimony Statute, as well as the interplay between the two, to your situation.

Your financial wellbeing post-divorce are largely dependent on the outcome of the Division of Assets and a decision as to who is responsible for what debts you may have. In Massachusetts, assets are divided equitably but not necessarily equally and it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney familiar with the laws on your side. Marital assets, are generally considered to be those assets that have been purchased or otherwise acquired during your marriage and often include your home, other real estate, your car or other motor vehicles such as a boat or skimobile, bank accounts, retirement accounts, pensions, stock, stock options, RSUs, household furnishings, and even businesses. They may also include gifts and inheritances. This aspect of your divorce, unlike other areas such as custody, child support or alimony, is generally final and cannot be changed, or modified, with very rare exceptions such as fraud. Thus, it is very important that you have a divorce attorney experienced in practicing in the Westwood, Massachusetts area courts who is knowledgeable on these issues to assist you in determining what is a marital asset and reaching an equitable division depending upon the type of asset and value involved. In many cases, and especially those with high net worth, this often requires consultation with financial experts, such as real estate appraisers, business valuation experts, accountants and other financial experts.

If you are searching for an aggressive and compassionate Westwood, Massachusetts divorce attorney dedicated to providing personalized service and practicing in the Norfolk County area then call Attorney Gina Leahy to schedule a consultation today at (781) 206-4777