Farias Family Law, P.C.

05/31/2026

One of the most common misconceptions about divorce in Massachusetts is that you need a reason. You don't. No-fault divorce means either spouse can start the process without proving wrongdoing. The focus shifts immediately to what actually matters — the terms

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05/30/2026

If a spouse hides, wastes, or deliberately dissipates marital assets during a Massachusetts divorce, the other spouse can ask the court for a credit equal to the value of those assets.

To succeed, you need an actual dollar amount and sufficient evidence to prove the misconduct to the court.

Documentation is everything — which is why thorough financial discovery early in the process is so important in protecting your interests.

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05/28/2026

This document is sworn testimony. Treat it that way. 📋

The financial statement you file in a Massachusetts divorce is what judges rely on when deciding support, asset division, and custody. Errors and omissions do not just create paperwork problems. They hurt your credibility and your case.

Getting it right early is one of the highest-value things you can do. Farias Family Law reviews financial statements carefully for exactly that reason.

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Your financial statement is one of the most consequential documents in your Massachusetts divorce, and most people don't realize how much rides on getting it right until something goes wrong.

05/28/2026

Debt doesn't disappear in a divorce — and in Massachusetts, marital debt is treated similarly to marital assets.

Both parties are jointly responsible by default, but the court applies equitable distribution factors to determine what is fair. In shorter marriages, each party typically walks away with their own debt. In longer marriages, debts accumulated during the marriage are more likely to be treated as shared.

Understanding how debt is divided can significantly affect your financial position after divorce.

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05/27/2026

Business income and self-employment income are treated like any other income in a Massachusetts divorce — they factor directly into alimony and child support calculations.

Self-employment cases are more complex because the court reviews business expenses carefully to confirm they are legitimate, and looks at recent income history alongside projections to determine what the person truly earns.

If you or your spouse owns a business, thorough income documentation from the start is essential.

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05/26/2026

How long will my divorce take? 📅
What will it cost? 💸
What happens with the kids? 👧👦

Honest answer: It depends on how prepared you are. Contested cases with strong documentation move faster and resolve better.
Farias Family Law helps Millis clients build that documentation from the start, not scramble for it later.


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Farias Family Law, P.C. provides trusted Millis, MA Divorce Attorneys helping with divorce, child custody, support, property division, and other family law matters.

05/25/2026

Most retirement accounts in a Massachusetts divorce — including 401(k)s, pensions, and similar plans — are divided through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, known as a QDRO.

A QDRO is a specialized document that instructs the plan administrator exactly how to divide the account. Standard IRAs can often be transferred directly through the financial institution without a QDRO.

Getting this step right is critical to avoiding costly tax penalties and protecting your retirement.

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05/24/2026

Thinking about divorce in Massachusetts? Start here. Three things you need to understand before anything gets filed: grounds, filing type, and residency. Getting these right from the start prevents delays and sets you up for a smoother process.

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05/23/2026

The most common thing we hear from people who hired the wrong attorney first:
'They told me what I wanted to hear.' 😔

At Farias Family Law, we do things differently. Honest assessments. A clear plan. A team that actually picks up the phone.

Let us walk through all of these uncertainties with you.
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Farias Family Law, P.C. provides trusted Franklin, MA Divorce Attorneys helping with divorce, child custody, support, property division, and other family law matters.

05/23/2026

When it comes to the marital home in a Massachusetts divorce, there are typically two paths: sell the property and split the proceeds, or have one party buy out the other.

A buyout works by determining the current market value, deducting the mortgage balance to calculate equity, and then dividing that equity as part of the settlement.

Knowing your options early helps you plan for what comes next after the divorce is finalized.

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