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New Massachusetts Alimony Law Goes into Effect on March 1


Attempting to infuse a bit of reason into the spousal support aspect of divorce law, the House and Senate unanimously passed the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act. The bill was signed by Governor Deval Patrick and becomes effective on March 1, 2012. It defines alimony as: support paid from a spouse who has the ability to pay to a spouse in need of support for a "reasonable length of time."

This stands to be one of the most dramatic changes in decades in Massachusetts family law and is consistent with the national trend in divorce law. In a system that critics have long considered antiquated, it establishes categories, or types, of alimony and sharply restricts lifetime payments by setting durational limits.

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Practice Areas

  • Divorce and  Legal Separation
  • Property Division & Alimony
  • Child Custody, Visitation, and Support
  • Paternity
  • Modifications
  • Restraining Orders
  • Contempt
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Care and Protection Matters

 

Welcome to Zlochiver & Associates

Divorce, child custody, and property division can be extremely stressful for everyone involved.

If these issues aren't resolved properly, they can often come up over and over again, making an already tense situation worse. Finding and achieving the solution that's right for your family requires the help of an experienced and knowlegeable family law attorney.

With a sliding fee scale, we try to make the cost of legal services affordable for each prospective client.

Serving clients throughout Massachusetts

At Zlochiver & Associates, we work with individuals from Newton, Needham, Watertown, Belmont, and Cambridge, as well as communities throughout the commonwealth, to develope a resolution that is right for each individual client. With more than 20 years of experience representing clients in family law matters, we have the experience, the knowledge, and the passion to help our clients achieve their goals.

To schedule a consultation with an attorney, call 617-431-1201 today.

A realistic assessment. Cost-effective and aggressive representation.

Some attorneys may give their clients an exaggerated expectation of what they could receive in their divorce—and then charge them an arm and a leg. At Zlochiver & Associates, we listen to our clients, analyze their situation with an experienced eye, and then give them a realistic analysis of their situation and provide realistic expectations. And we do it at a rate that works for them.

A new, cost-saving service: Limited assistance representation

We now offer limited assistance representation to our clients, a cost-effective option for many people. Limited assistance representation is when a lawyer and client agree that the lawyer will assist the client with only a part of the case.

For instance, a lawyer might limit his or her services to advice, or to assisting with creating a legal document. Another example would be when a lawyer attends a court hearing on behalf of the client. If the client feels confident that she or he can adequately represent herself or himself in other parts of the case, this can be a cost-effective way for a client to hire a lawyer.

Your advocate

We represent our clients with the zealous advocacy necessary to achieve their goals. Our family law attorneys understand that divorces, child custody and support, and property division issues can be contentious matters. We aggressively work on behalf of our clients to protect their rights and obtain the outcome that is best for their family. 

Contact us today

 To speak with one of our lawyers and receive an honest assessment of your family's situation, contact us today.

Zlochiver & Associates
90 Bridge St.
Newton, MA 02458
 
s.zlochiver@verizon.net

617-431-1201

 

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617-431-1201
90 Bridge St.
Newton, MA 02458                     s.zlochiver@verizon.net