Family law in Massachusetts
Family law is a complex and sensitive area of legal practice that involves a wide range of issues relating to family relationships, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, adoption, and domestic violence. In Massachusetts, family law is governed by a set of laws and regulations that are designed to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved in family law disputes. Divorce in Massachusetts: Divorce is one of the most common issues in family law. In Massachusetts, a divorce can be granted on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage or on fault grounds, such as adultery, cruel and abusive treatment, desertion, or impotence. In order to obtain a divorce, one spouse must file a complaint for divorce in the Probate and Family Court in the county where either spouse lives. Child Custody and Support: Child custody and support are two other major issues in family law. In Massachusetts, child custody is de