{"id":3059,"date":"2024-01-12T11:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T11:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=3059"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:32:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:32:44","slug":"do-you-partner-need-agree-divorce-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/do-you-partner-need-agree-divorce-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You and Your Partner Need to Agree to Get a Divorce in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3059\" class=\"elementor elementor-3059\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d705c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d705c5\" 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-7bf855f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bf855f\" 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, you can file for divorce without your partner&#8217;s agreement. This would be a for a contested or what\u2019s called a 1B divorce. In order to file for an uncontested divorce you and your spouse not only have to agree to the divorce, but to all the issues of the divorce before you file. The state allows for &#8220;no-fault&#8221; divorces, meaning you only need to claim that the marriage is irretrievably broken down.<\/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-7e34665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7e34665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/itLzBP7hkP4?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-a90d6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a90d6e0\" 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='contested-vs-uncontested-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contested vs. <br>Uncontested Divorce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b2b22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0b2b22\" 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='contested-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contested Divorce in Massachusetts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f412d63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f412d63\" 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, the agreement of both parties is not necessary for a contested divorce. In a contested divorce, spouses may have significant disagreements on crucial matters such as:<\/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-4093e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4093e91\" 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>property division,<\/li><li>child custody, or<\/li><li>alimony.<\/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-2754fee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2754fee\" 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>Despite these disagreements, the divorce process can move forward. In such cases, the court plays a vital role in resolving the disputes, making decisions based on legal arguments and evidence presented by both sides. The court&#8217;s intervention helps ensure that even when spouses cannot agree on various issues, the divorce can proceed and reach a resolution.<\/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-6264414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6264414\" 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='uncontested-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-305d00f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"305d00f\" 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>Conversely, the agreement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/both-people-need-to-say-yes-get-divorce-massachusetts\/\">both parties is crucial<\/a> for an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts. In an uncontested divorce, spouses must be in complete agreement on all terms, 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-431d35b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"431d35b\" 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>the division of assets,<\/li><li>child custody arrangements, and<\/li><li>spousal support, if applicable.<\/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-043a855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"043a855\" 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>This type of divorce offers a streamlined and often faster process, as it avoids the need for litigation and court intervention. Mutual consent between both parties is a fundamental requirement for pursuing an uncontested divorce, and it reflects a harmonious resolution to the marriage dissolution 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-d2c0dc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2c0dc4\" 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='fault-vs-no-fault-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fault vs. No-Fault 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-0d90599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"0d90599\" 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-a3e33ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3e33ba\" 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-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">No-Fault Divorce<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b2abc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38b2abc\" 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, the standard method of divorce is known as a &#8220;no-fault&#8221; divorce. This means that you do not need to prove your spouse did something wrong to file for divorce. Unlike the old days when a spouse had to prove wrongdoing, a no-fault divorce simply requires one spouse to claim that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. This is a common ground for divorce in Massachusetts and does not necessitate mutual consent.<\/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-8adb5a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8adb5a2\" 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='grounds-for-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grounds for Divorce<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8330524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8330524\" 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>While &#8220;no-fault&#8221; divorce is the norm, there are also &#8220;fault-based&#8221; grounds for divorce, such as:<\/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-83f2a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83f2a75\" 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>adultery,<\/li><li>cruelty, or<\/li><li>abandonment.<\/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-decc0d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"decc0d5\" 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>However, these grounds are less commonly used in modern divorce proceedings. In most cases, couples opt for no-fault divorce due to its simplicity and efficiency. It&#8217;s important to note that even if you choose a fault-based ground, your spouse&#8217;s agreement to the divorce is not mandatory.<\/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-ce8268c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce8268c\" 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-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Divorce Process <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-de6796a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de6796a\" 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-for-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Filing for Divorce <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d02d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48d02d6\" 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>To initiate the divorce process in Massachusetts, one spouse must file a Complaint for Divorce in the appropriate court. This is a legal document outlining the reasons for divorce and the desired outcomes, such as:<\/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-a79cdc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a79cdc5\" 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>child custody,<\/li><li>property division, and<\/li><li>alimony.<\/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-fb7f800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb7f800\" 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>Importantly, your spouse&#8217;s agreement is not required at this stage unless it\u2019s an uncontested divorce.<\/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-504b2e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"504b2e5\" 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='service-of-process'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service of Process <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d12047d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d12047d\" 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>After filing the divorce papers for a contested divorce, they must be served to your spouse following the legal procedures. This is to ensure that your spouse is aware of the divorce proceedings. Your spouse&#8217;s response at this point can range from contesting the divorce issues to consenting, but their agreement is not necessary for the process to continue.<\/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-97b2010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97b2010\" 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='response-from-the-other-spouse'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Response from the Other Spouse <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3154b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf3154b\" 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 your spouse receives the divorce papers, they have the option to respond. They can either contest the divorce, meaning they disagree with its terms, or they can choose not to contest it, effectively consenting to the divorce. Even if they contest, it does not mean that both parties have to agree for the divorce to proceed.<\/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-938e446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"938e446\" 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-representation'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Representation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d702ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d702ccf\" 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='the-role-of-an-attorney'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of an Attorney<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825b00c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"825b00c\" 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>Seeking legal representation during your divorce is crucial, especially if your spouse disagrees with the terms. An experienced attorney can protect your rights, guide you through the process, and negotiate on your behalf to reach a favorable resolution. Even in an uncontested divorce, legal counsel ensures that your interests are safeguarded.<\/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-198eeff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"198eeff\" 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='how-much-does-an-attorney-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does an <br>Attorney Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40973bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"40973bc\" 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-c5fe8ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5fe8ed\" 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\" title=\"affordable divorce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/affordable-divorce-lawyer-massachusetts\/\" 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\u2019t 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-a5e92c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5e92c6\" 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='mediation-and-negotiation'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mediation and Negotiation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e39eace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e39eace\" 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>Mediation or negotiation can be effective methods for reaching agreements with your spouse. A skilled attorney can help facilitate these discussions, making them less adversarial. The goal is to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions without the need for a contentious legal battle.<\/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-3f7c218 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f7c218\" 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_15\" 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-a1c3d1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1c3d1c\" 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 short, you don&#8217;t need your spouse&#8217;s permission to get divorced. You can file for a contested divorce without their consent. However, if you want to file for an uncontested divorce, which will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/how-much-does-it-cost-get-divorce-if-both-parties-agree-massachusetts\/\">save you money<\/a>, they must not only have to agree to a divorce, but they must agree to every issue of the divorce. If possible, you should pursue an uncontested divorce because it will save you money, time and stress. But that&#8217;s not always possible.<\/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-d452960 elementor-align-center elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d452960\" 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-219c840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"219c840\" 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, you can file for divorce without your partner&#8217;s agreement. This would be a for a contested or what\u2019s called a 1B divorce. In order to file for an uncontested divorce you and your spouse not only have to agree to the divorce, but to all the issues of the divorce before you file. 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