{"id":2965,"date":"2024-01-06T13:03:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T13:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=2965"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:34:41","slug":"who-usually-initiates-divorce-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/who-usually-initiates-divorce-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Usually Initiates Divorce in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2965\" class=\"elementor elementor-2965\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc20024 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc20024\" 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-024a38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"024a38c\" 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, it is reported that women initiate divorce much more often than men. According to research cited by Psychology Today, almost 70% of divorces are initiated by women. This is consistent with national trends where women more frequently initiate divorce proceedings compared to men. A variety of factors may influence this, including societal expectations, division of household labor, and personal fulfillment\u200b.<\/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-942a301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"942a301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/n562x-F4gsc?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-17656b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17656b0\" 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='why-women-initiate-divorce-more-often'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Women Initiate Divorce More Often<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac83fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bac83fc\" 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<h3 id='understanding-the-trend'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Trend <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68440d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a68440d\" 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>Research indicates that women initiate divorce much more often than men. This could be due to a multitude of factors, such as seeking an escape from unequal domestic responsibilities or the desire for personal growth that feels stifled within the marriage. It&#8217;s important to recognize these dynamics as they can impact the emotional tone of the divorce process.<\/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-a89d9a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a89d9a6\" 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<h3 id='reflecting-societal-changes'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reflecting Societal Changes <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0541490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0541490\" 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>Our society has evolved, and with it, the roles within a marriage. Women today may have different expectations for equality and fulfillment, both personally and professionally. When these expectations are not met, they may see divorce as a pathway to a more balanced and satisfying life.<\/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-03a2240 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03a2240\" 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-grounds-for-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Grounds for Divorce <br>in Massachusetts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8014019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8014019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/_iqhSHMeA_A?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-d105e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d105e47\" 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<h3 id='no-fault-versus-fault-based'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">No-Fault Versus Fault-Based <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c295750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c295750\" 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, a divorce can be filed under the terms of &#8216;no-fault&#8217; or &#8216;fault-based&#8217;. A no-fault divorce, where &#8216;irretrievable breakdown of marriage&#8217; is the reason, is most common and typically less contentious. Fault-based divorces, on the other hand, require proof of wrongdoing, such as adultery or abandonment.<\/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-5352d15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5352d15\" 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<h3 id='choosing-your-grounds'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing Your Grounds <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b792f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b792f9\" 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>Deciding on the grounds for your divorce is a pivotal first step. No-fault divorces are more straightforward and generally advantageous. The vast majority of Massachusetts divorces are no-fault divorces. They eliminate the need to prove that your spouse did something wrong that caused the divorce. If your spouse did something bad during the marriage, that may still come into play in a no-fault divorce, so their behavior is not irrelevant.<\/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-a3effc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3effc6\" 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-divorce-process-step-by-step'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Divorce Process <br>Step-by-Step<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-974620c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"974620c\" 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<h3 id='filing-the-paperwork'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Filing the Paperwork <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354559f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"354559f\" 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>The divorce process begins with filing a petition for divorce. This document outlines your wishes regarding:<\/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-bfa8e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa8e9a\" 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<ul><li>asset division,<\/li><li>child custody, and<\/li><li>other pertinent matters.<\/li><\/ul>\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-d6b62ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6b62ee\" 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>\u00a0Once filed, your spouse will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/serving-divorce-summons-massachusetts\/\">served with divorce papers<\/a> and given a chance to respond.<\/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-6d3926b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d3926b\" 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<h3 id='navigating-the-system'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Navigating the System <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8319b27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8319b27\" 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>Understanding the court system and what paperwork to file can be confusing. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s crucial to have a knowledgeable attorney to guide you through motions, hearings, and the myriad of legal documents.<\/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-4520f29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4520f29\" 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-considerations-and-asset-division'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial Considerations and Asset Division<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc87da1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"bc87da1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/r4xJH-NSRj8?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-8c1d122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c1d122\" 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<h3 id='protecting-your-financial-future'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protecting Your Financial Future <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e60206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e60206\" 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 major concern in any divorce is finances. In Massachusetts, the division of assets follows the rule of equitable distribution, which doesn&#8217;t always mean equal. We\u2019ll help you understand what assets are subject to division and how to advocate for a fair distribution.<\/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-4216045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4216045\" 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<h3 id='alimony-and-child-support'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alimony and Child Support <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f6c17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f2f6c17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/FgfS48Q05lM?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-394305c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"394305c\" 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>Determining financial support is another critical aspect. Whether you&#8217;re entitled to receive alimony, or need to provide support, understanding the guidelines and calculations for alimony and child support is essential for planning your post-divorce finances.<\/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-f8f8c23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8f8c23\" 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='coping-with-the-emotional-impact-of-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Coping with the Emotional Impact 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-ec82dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec82dba\" 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<h3 id='emotional-support-networks'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Emotional Support Networks <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a41b0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a41b0c\" 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\u2019s not just the legalities that are challenging; the emotional journey through divorce is significant. Building a support network, including:<\/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-fa33e03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa33e03\" 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<ul><li>therapists,<\/li><li>support groups, and<\/li><li>understanding friends,<\/li><\/ul>\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-64ad550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64ad550\" 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>is key to maintaining your well-being.<\/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-22812e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22812e1\" 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<h3 id='self-care-strategies'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-Care Strategies <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08753b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08753b6\" 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>Taking care of yourself is not a luxury but a necessity during this time. Engaging in:<\/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-c869202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c869202\" 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<ul><li>self-care practices,<\/li><li>setting boundaries, and<\/li><li>allowing yourself time to grieve and heal<\/li><\/ul>\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-168a04d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"168a04d\" 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>are all part of a healthy transition out of marriage.<\/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-2b78d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b78d64\" 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='affordable-massachusetts-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Affordable  Massachusetts Divorce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150114b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"150114b\" 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-b2432a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2432a6\" 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-fc93ffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc93ffd\" 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'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e5584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5e5584\" 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>Though the decision to end a marriage is never taken lightly, it is sometimes the healthiest choice for all involved. As your attorneys, we\u2019re here to not only provide legal counsel but to support and empower you as you move forward to the next chapter of your life with confidence.<\/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-a049c24 elementor-align-center elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a049c24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xl\" href=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call Today For Your<br> Free Case Evaluation<br>508-453-1250<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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-b76a9e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b76a9e3\" 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><strong>Legal Disclaimer<\/strong><\/p><p>This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with an attorney to discuss your specific circumstances and receive tailored guidance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Massachusetts, it is reported that women initiate divorce much more often than men. According to research cited by Psychology Today, almost 70% of divorces are initiated by women. This is consistent with national trends where women more frequently initiate divorce proceedings compared to men. 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