Resources

Divorce Process Time-Line Videos

There are many variables that can alter the time required to complete a divorce case in Massachusetts.  Common factors include whether you elect divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, or a litigated divorce. Below each video is a PDF of the timelines that you can download.

  1. The first is for typical divorce mediation cases
  2. The second is for court-based (contested) divorces in Massachusetts.

Download the “Massachusetts Mediated Divorce Timeline” PDF

Download the “Massachusetts Contested Divorce Timeline” PDF

Parenting & Children

  • A list of parent education program providers organized by Massachusetts town name. The list includes Town, Name, Address, Contact name, phone number and website address.
  • Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines – Clicking on the following link will transport you to the MA Department of Revenue website, specifically to a child support worksheet that you can use to determine child support.   They have other helpful information about Massachusetts child support on the site as well.   https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/DORCommon/Worksheets/CSE/Guidelines.aspx
  • This pamphlet by the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts provides useful information on shared parenting.

Marriage & Relationships

  • Interested in improving your marriage instead of ending it?  Visit this site provided as a courtesy by the Rosen Law Firm in North Carolina. Stay happily married

Legal Resources

  • An article explaining the shift from traditional hourly billing to a flat fee for legal services fee structure by Attorney and Mediator Stephen McDonough.  The Divorce Collaborative is pleased to offer clients a choice of billing options.

If you have an idea for a link that you believe would be helpful, please email it to steve@divorcecollaborative.com