{"id":2935,"date":"2024-01-03T11:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=2935"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:36:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:36:27","slug":"why-moving-out-biggest-mistake-divorce-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/why-moving-out-biggest-mistake-divorce-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Moving Out is the Biggest Mistake in a Divorce in Massachusetts?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2935\" class=\"elementor elementor-2935\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d82941f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d82941f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25643b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25643b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving out during a divorce in Massachusetts can risk your custody rights, financial stability, and property claims. It may set a new status quo, potentially reducing your time with children, doubling living expenses, and weakening your property rights. Stay unless there&#8217;s domestic violence or a court order.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ba61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"06ba61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/P_bQBNazYTA?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962522c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"962522c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='think-before-you-pack'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Think Before You Pack <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce461cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce461cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Divorce is hard, and sometimes, you might want to just pack up and leave. But in Massachusetts, if you walk out that door, it might hurt your chances in the divorce process. As an experienced family law attorney, I&#8217;ve seen many cases where leaving the marital home turned out to be the biggest mistake.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f679d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24f679d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='holding-onto-home-marital-property-and-real-estate'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Holding Onto Home: <br>Marital Property and Real Estate <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf359d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf359d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your home isn&#8217;t just a building; it&#8217;s where your life happens. If you leave, it might seem like you don&#8217;t want it or need it. This is especially important if you&#8217;re the primary earner because it might affect how property division works. And remember, real estate is not just a place; it&#8217;s also part of your financial situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774bd29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"774bd29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='marital-property-matters'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Marital Property Matters <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dad9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dad9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Massachusetts, everything you own with your spouse is often considered marital property. This includes your home, retirement accounts, and even things like furniture. If you leave, sorting out who gets what can get more complicated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ff737 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41ff737\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='thinking-of-the-kids-child-custody-arrangements'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thinking of the Kids: <br>Child Custody Arrangements <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebf665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ebf665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have minor children, leaving the family home could be seen as not putting the child\u2019s best interests first. Family courts really focus on what&#8217;s best for the kids. If you&#8217;re not around as much, you might end up with less parenting time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7596e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7596e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='parenting-plans-and-daily-life'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parenting Plans and Daily Life <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da6778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7da6778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A parenting plan is a schedule that says who the kids will live with and when. By staying in the home, you show that you&#8217;re involved in your children&#8217;s lives every day. This helps the court see you&#8217;re a caring parent, which is very important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f905a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73f905a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='money-matters-financial-implications-and-support-payments'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Money Matters: <br>Financial Implications and Support Payments  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a568c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a568c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When parents split up, sometimes one has to pay child support payments to help with the kids&#8217; costs. If you&#8217;re the one moving out, you might have to pay support and still contribute to the bills for the family home. That&#8217;s a lot of money.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f8267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6f8267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='financial-stability-during-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial Stability During Divorce <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7753a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7753a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s not easy to handle two sets of bills. I tell my clients to think carefully about your financial situation before making the decision to leave. It&#8217;s important to plan for the money side of things during this tough period of time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e05c75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e05c75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='legal-advice-get-the-right-advice-at-an-affordable-price'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Advice: Get the Right Advice <br>at an Affordable Price <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a5e63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"e9a5e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/_XXDtuUCOQs?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44aad55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44aad55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/affordable-divorce-lawyer-massachusetts\/\"   title=\"affordable divorce\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">affordable divorce<\/a> is possible. At Afford Law, our fees are based on your income, so the less you earn, the less you pay. Our mission is to provide experienced legal help you can afford.<\/p><p>If you can&#8217;t afford our lower rates for a traditional attorney-client relationship, you have another option. Our legal coaching service can save you money and still give you access to a skilled attorney. In this arrangement, you represent yourself in court while we work with you behind the scenes to prepare you every step of the way. This service is available to you for one low monthly fee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91c33e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91c33e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='the-emotional-side-handling-the-stress-of-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Emotional Side: <br>Handling the Stress of Divorce <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c7de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31c7de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s easy to let emotions lead you, but in divorce cases, that can be a trap. I always say, take a breath and think. Reacting too quickly, like moving out without thinking, can hurt your case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ae5434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ae5434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='children-s-feelings-matter-too'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Children\u2019s Feelings Matter Too <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406007c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"406007c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I remember one dad who moved out and saw how sad his kids were. He didn&#8217;t realize how much his leaving would upset their lives. His story reminds us that how we handle things affects our kids, too. Of course, divorce will be difficult on the children in every situation. We can take steps to minimize their pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0b906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c0b906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='alternatives-to-moving-temporary-orders-and-more'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alternatives to Moving: <br>Temporary Orders and More <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed82ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1ed82ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/fgsJvEGQvxU?rel=0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d73454b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d73454b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you can&#8217;t stay in the same space with your spouse, there are other options. Temporary orders can give you time to figure things out. Sometimes, just staying in a spare bedroom is enough for a while.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d4fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40d4fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='safety-first-when-to-leave'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety First: <br>When to Leave <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9abc92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9abc92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are times when staying isn&#8217;t safe, like if there&#8217;s domestic violence. Then, getting a restraining order and leaving to protect yourself and your kids is the right thing to do. The most important thing is your physical safety. If you have to leave to protect yourself, then do so. We\u2019ll figure out the legal implications later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54dad26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54dad26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='looking-ahead-the-future-after-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Looking Ahead: <br>The Future After Divorce <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-431ca4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"431ca4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A divorce settlement is more than just an agreement; it&#8217;s a plan for your future. Making wise choices, like staying in the family home, can mean a better life after the divorce, especially with your kids.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141c6b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"141c6b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='divorce-move-a-serious-decision'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Divorce Move: <br>A Serious Decision <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e972f97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e972f97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I tell my clients, &#8220;This decision is a big one.&#8221; It&#8217;s not just about now; it&#8217;s about your whole future. So, before you make a move, let&#8217;s talk and make sure it&#8217;s the best step for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c5c7b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c5c7b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id='conclusion-protecting-your-rights-and-interests'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: <br>Protecting Your Rights and Interests <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-add2087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"add2087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Divorce is tough, but you don&#8217;t have to go through it alone. We can help you understand the process, protect your rights, and make sure you make the best decisions for your family&#8217;s future. 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