PDF Handouts
Divorce Mediation PDF Handout Version
Collaborative Divorce PDF Handout Version
Divorce Arbitration PDF Handout Version
Limited Assistance Representation PDF Handout Version
Reconciliation Agreement PDF Handout Version
Associations:
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
http://www.mcfm.org/
Improving the Divorce Process and It's Impact on the Family:
The Divorce Center
www.thedivorcecenter.org
General Divorce Links:
Negotiation Skills Company
http://www.negotiationskills.com/
Boston Bar Association - Family Law Section
http://www.bostonbar.org/sections/family-law
Harvard Center for Dispute Settlement
http://www.pon.harvard.edu
Probate and Family Court Self Help Center
http://www.mass.gov/courts/selfhelp/
Alimony Links:
Massachusetts General Law sets forth how alimony is determined. Here are the most used alimony sections of the law:
How is alimony determined? MGL Chapter 208, Section 34
How does the law define alimony, full retirement age, etc? MGL Chapter 208, Section 48
How is alimony calculated? MGL Chapter 208, Section 53
How does remarriage or a second job affect alimony? MGL Chapter 208, Section 54
Child Support Links:
Massachusetts General Law sets forth how child support is determined. Here are the most used child support sections of the law:
What is the general law about caring for the children of divorce? MGL Chapter 208, Section 28
Are the Child Support Guidelines more than just a formula?
May I calculate my own Child Support Guidelines Figure? Where is the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (calculation form)?
To complete alimony or child support calculations, is it necessary to complete a Financial Statement? Short form / Long form
Financial Statement Links
Long Form Instructions
http://www.mass.gov/courts/forms/pfc/pfc-inst-financial-statement-long-form-instructions-gen.html
Short Form Instructions:
http://www.mass.gov/courts/forms/pfc/pfc-inst-financial-statement-short-form-instructions-generic.html