Protect Your Rights at Settlement and in Alimony Determinations
Your financial security at the time of divorce may be one of your primary concerns. Whether you were the sole breadwinner and are concerned about losing income to alimony, or you were a dependent spouse without the ability to make ends meet, you need strategic legal counsel to protect your rights. At the Law Office of James F. Connors, we offer experienced, result-driven advocacy focused on your rights and best interests.
"Thank you for representing me in my contempt matter. You were able to find the assets that my ex-husband was hiding, show them to the court and get a court order paying me those monies." -NF from Massachusetts
Our goal is to maximize your financial security, even after a divorce. We will take a comprehensive approach to secure your rights and long-term economic interests.
Secure Your Financial Well-Being After a Divorce
Whether you and your spouse have significant assets or you are a young couple without substantial assets, it is important to know your rights, options, and potential obligations at the time of divorce. Our attorney will become involved early on in your divorce to identify assets and ensure that your spouse is making a full disclosure of all marital property. We will clearly identify your marital property and personal assets so that you walk away from a divorce with the investments you deserve.
Call us today at 978-424-4623 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a consultation with an experienced alimony and property division attorney.
Division of Assets and Alimony Determinations
Massachusetts is an equitable distribution state. This means that property will be divided according to what is "equitable" not necessarily what is fair or equal. Factors that will affect the division of assets include the duration of marriage, the amount and sources of income, skills and earning potential of each spouse, conduct of spouse during the marriage. Courts have wide discretion that can also affect the amount of alimony given to a dependent spouse.
We are experienced in the division of assets and property division involving:
- Real estate
- Stocks and bonds
- Savings and assets
- Business investments
- Debts: medical, credit card, school loans
- Pensions, IRA's. retirement accounts
- Prenuptial agreements and disputes
- Spousal support
- Child support
Worcester County Alimony Lawyer: Your Rights and Obligations
In addition to the factors listed above, the court may also consider the duration of marriage and the need or ability to pay. Attorney Connors has significant experience handling alimony cases and was the attorney of record for the prevailing party in one of Massachusetts' leading cases. This case determined that alimony is not automatically terminated upon remarriage.
Call 978-424-4623 or contact us by e-mail to arrange an initial consultation or case evaluation with a trusted lawyer serving Fitchburg, Leominster, Worcester County and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts.
