{"id":3069,"date":"2024-01-13T13:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2024-04-30T22:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:31:57","slug":"both-people-need-to-say-yes-get-divorce-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/both-people-need-to-say-yes-get-divorce-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Both People Need to Say Yes to Get a Divorce in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3069\" class=\"elementor elementor-3069\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b0215 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"90b0215\" 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-1ac52ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ac52ac\" 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><br \/>In Massachusetts, divorce does not require the agreement of both spouses. While it&#8217;s preferable for both parties to consent, one-person divorce filings are allowed. One spouse can initiate the process, even if the other opposes it. However, the process can vary depending on whether it&#8217;s uncontested or contested, and seeking legal advice is advisable to navigate the complexities effectively.<\/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-ce088b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"ce088b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/b9rZxL221Og?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-e027338 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e027338\" 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='introduction'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8335152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8335152\" 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 a life-altering event that can be emotionally and legally complex. If you&#8217;re considering divorce in Massachusetts, you might be wondering whether both you and your spouse need to agree on it. I&#8217;m here to help you understand the legal process, the role of consent, and how to navigate this challenging terrain.<\/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-6dbe502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dbe502\" 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='uncontested-divorce-vs-contested-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8860267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8860267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/BxFZZsjU5YE?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-cae183e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cae183e\" 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>Uncontested divorces are generally smoother and more cost-effective than contested ones. In an uncontested divorce, both parties are on the same page, making it easier to finalize the divorce. This approach often involves less emotional stress and legal fees. However, a contested divorce can be lengthy, emotionally draining, and financially burdensome due to court proceedings and legal representation.<\/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-7177c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7177c1e\" 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='no-fault-divorce-in-massachusetts'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">No-Fault Divorce 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-1649c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1649c4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/_iqhSHMeA_A&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-6e00d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e00d97\" 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>Massachusetts follows a &#8220;no-fault&#8221; divorce system, which means that you don&#8217;t need to prove that one party was at fault for the marriage&#8217;s breakdown. Instead, you can cite &#8220;irretrievable breakdown of the marriage&#8221; as the reason for divorce. This eliminates the need to assign blame and focuses on moving forward amicably.<\/p><p>Fault-based divorces are also possible here. There are a number of grounds upon which to base this type of divorce such as:<\/p><ul><li>abuse,<\/li><li>abandonment, and<\/li><li>adultery.<\/li><\/ul><p>Fault-based divorces are rare and usually not worth the effort it takes to prove the underlying grounds.<\/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-6f66ca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f66ca1\" 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-role-of-consent-in-a-massachusetts-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of Consent in a 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-9611a3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9611a3c\" 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>Now, let&#8217;s address the key question: do both parties <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/how-much-does-it-cost-get-divorce-if-both-parties-agree-massachusetts\/\">need to say yes to get a divorce<\/a> in Massachusetts? The answer is no. Massachusetts allows for unilateral divorce filings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/need-lawyer-file-divorce-massachusetts\/\">meaning one spouse can initiate the process<\/a> without the other&#8217;s consent. However, it&#8217;s essential to understand the nuances.<\/p><p>In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree to end the marriage, making the process smoother and more straightforward. In contrast, if your spouse opposes the divorce, it becomes contested. This doesn&#8217;t necessarily prevent you from getting a divorce, but it may complicate matters, requiring legal intervention and court decisions.<\/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-effbd8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"effbd8d\" 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='steps-in-an-uncontested-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps in an 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-d7dcdad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7dcdad\" 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 and your spouse are in agreement and want to proceed with an uncontested divorce, there are specific steps to follow. First, you&#8217;ll need to draft a comprehensive Separation Agreement that outlines how you&#8217;ll handle assets, debts, child custody, and support. Once the agreement is in place, you&#8217;ll file the necessary paperwork with the court. After a waiting period of 120 days, the court will issue a divorce decree, finalizing the 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-00d6998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00d6998\" 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='steps-in-a-contested-divorce'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps in a Contested Divorce<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de3b0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3de3b0b\" 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 a contested divorce, where one party opposes the divorce or there are disputes over important issues, the process becomes more complicated. Mediation may be necessary to resolve conflicts, and court hearings may be required to settle matters. This path can be emotionally and financially draining, so it&#8217;s crucial to consult with an experienced divorce attorney to guide you through this challenging 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-ae3c1a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae3c1a9\" 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-legal-assistance'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Affordable Legal Assistance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e890546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"e890546\" 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-015caad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"015caad\" 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-3e7bcdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e7bcdf\" 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_8\" 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-a0231c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0231c2\" 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 in Massachusetts doesn&#8217;t always require both parties to say yes. While it&#8217;s ideal for both spouses to be in agreement, unilateral divorce filings are allowed. However, the process can vary depending on whether your divorce is uncontested or contested. No matter your situation, seeking legal assistance is crucial to protect your rights and interests during this challenging 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-ebdeda5 elementor-align-center elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ebdeda5\" 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-6ea72ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ea72ce\" 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, divorce does not require the agreement of both spouses. While it&#8217;s preferable for both parties to consent, one-person divorce filings are allowed. One spouse can initiate the process, even if the other opposes it. 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