Divorce Help in Boston & MA

Contested, uncontested & collaborative divorce: which one is right for you?

There are many different ways to end a marriage—and the method sought can be as unique as the spouses themselves.. At Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP, we have a wide range of experience guiding our clients through each of the following types and providing valuable divorce advice in Boston and Massachusetts:

• uncontested divorce. This is the type of divorce undertaken when both parties are in agreement regarding most of their divorce stipulations.  They previously resolved issues such as the division of assets, debts, property, spousal support, as well as any child custody or support concerns.  Fewer instances of court intervention are needed, and therefore an uncontested divorce is generally less costly in terms of time, money, and frustration.

• contested divorce.  A contested divorce, on the other hand, is in many ways the mirror opposite of an uncontested one.  Here, the couple cannot come to terms regarding how the divorce should proceed and intervention by the court is usually necessary.  The couple can have attorneys present at any necessary hearings in order to advocate for the best interests of each side.  Eventually, a judge will decide the exact provisions of the divorce, and his or her word is final, unless one party or the other wishes to appeal the decision.

•  collaborative divorce.  If you are filing for divorce in Boston, another option is a collaborative divorce.  This is an approach in the same spirit of divorce mediation, intended to foster compromise, communication, and negotiation between separating spouses.  The two parties are given the opportunity to meet with one another, and their attorneys, if needed, in order to work out their divorce terms.  The court will usually honor whatever agreement the couple decides upon, even in matters of such great importance as spousal support and child custody.

Get the Boston divorce help you need

Regardless of the kind of divorce you choose, it is never an easy journey.  The Boston divorce lawyers of Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP, give caring, compassionate, and prudent guidance to clients through each step of the way..  Discuss your case with us, and we will help you choose and carry out the divorce that best meets your individual needs.  Our divorce advice in Boston and Massachusetts has been beneficial to countless clients.