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Rui P. Alves
Massachusetts Divorce Lawyers Services
The break-up of a marriage is an unfortunate situation. In the best possible outcomes, finances are unbalanced, families are displaced and futures are shattered. In the worst situations, homes are lost or fought over, domestic violence occurs, and children are torn apart by the adults fighting for them. Striving to remain aware, and focus on moving through this difficult time needs to be paramount in the minds of the adults who are separating. Working together with a qualified family law attorney can help.
Massachusetts divovrce Atttorney Rui Alves works with people seeking to file for divorce in Bristol County in Massachusetts and regularly handles clients in towns such as Attleboro, Seekonk, Rehobeth, Fall River, New Bedford, Swansee, and beyond. He appears regularly in the Bristol County Family Court.
Contact Massachusetts Divorce Attorney Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
Recent Results by Massachusetts Attorney Alves
Family Law and Divorce
MA Child Custody/Support: Mother allowed to move to Massachusetts from Rhode Island with her newborn child. Father contested that Rhode Island was the correct court. After going to MA Court, MA was established as the proper court. Father was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Mother wanted permission to relocate the child to Rhode Island. The parties had shared legal custody of the child. After successfully obtaining a guardian ad litem, mother was allowed to relocate to Rhode Island and awarded sole legal custody of the minor child. Father was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Father wished to relocated his two minor children to Rhode Island. Mother had physical custody of the minor children in MA. After a trial, children were allowed to move to Rhode Island with father. Mother was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Father wished to relocated his two minor children to Rhode Island. Mother had physical custody of the minor children in MA. After a trial, children were allowed to move to Rhode Island with father. Mother was ordered to pay child support.
Contact Bristol County MA Divorce Attorney Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
Filing for Divorce in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a different procedure as well as forms unique to the Commonwealth. If you are a resident of MA then you will need a professional MA Divorce Attorney to help you with the process.
In Massachusetts Bristol Probate and Family Court, all parties must go through a preliminary agreement process. This process involves the settling of any difficulties or issues that the couple may have prior to their divorce being granted a hearing date. MA Divorce proceedings require the divorcing couple to come to agreements in the areas of equitable division of property, child custody and support, spousal support if applicable, financial issues, and any other areas of contention.
If, after the preliminary settlement period, the couple is unable to reach a mutually agreeable decision, the matter is set down for hearing and the lengthy trial process will begin.
Ninety-five percent of couples divorcing in the Commonwealth settle their cases and move into the process of filing finalization papers. For the 5% who cannot reach an agreement, the road is a long and difficult one to settlement.
The added stress and financial burden for a family, especially those with small children, cannot be underestimated. Any divorce proceeding will be a very difficult time for family members. Having a competent, understanding RI or Massachusetts divorce lawyer to help you through the process, will leave you free to focus on recovering from the experience, and moving forward with your life.
Contact Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
Massachusetts Bristol County Family Court Information:
Probate and Family Court Department
Bristol Division
Address:
Bristol Probate and Family Court
21 Father DeValles Boulevard
Fall River , MA 02723
MAP & Directions
Fall River Satellite
289 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
New Bedford Satellite
505 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Hours:
New Bedford - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (closed 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.)
Fall River - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (closed 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.)
Fall River ( Father DeValles Blvd) - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30P.M.
(1:00 - 2:00 P.M. staff is available for pro se assistance only)
Contact MA Divorce Lawyer Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
The following may be some of the issues that arise during a divorce matter:
CHILDREN
There are four main aspects with respect to children
who will make major decisions regarding the health, welfare, religion and schooling of the the children.
who the children will live with more than fifty percent of the time.
if one parent is awarded placement, what will be the visitation schedule of the non custodial parent.
how much the non custodial parent will pay to parent where the children reside. Support is based upon a formula enacted by the State of Rhode Island.
Our firm has extensive experience with all of these areas and is ready to explain during a free office consultation.
ALIMONY / MAINTENANCE
As with other aspects of a divorce settlement, calculating amounts and determining if alimony is appropriate can be confusing. Be sure to hire an attorney who has experience in dealing with alimony as part of the divorce agreement.
PROPERTY DIVISION
When a couple has been married for any length of time, it is likely that they have shared assets. Upon divorce, marital assets need to be valued and divided in a manner that is fair. Our firm has extensive experience with divorce and with many cases of property division.
Whether you need help obtaining child support, dealing with restraining orders, or getting a divorce, our family law and divorce lawyers can help. From our offices in Cranston, our lawyers help clients in Providence, Warrick, Johnston, Kingstown, East Greenwich, Kent County, Washington County, Providence County, and all across Rhode Island & Masschussetts.