Full legal representation is expensive. But you may be able to afford a Newburyport, MA lawyer by using “Limited Assistance.” Not all lawyers are certified to handle cases on a Limited Assistance basis, but at Newburyport Family Law, we are.
What is Limited Assistance Representation?
Limited Assistance can mean whatever we agree it will mean. Our work is pre-arranged by a contract we will draft with you. And it can be modified at any time. We can review court documents and make recommendations as to what you should file without appearing with you in court. Or we can appear with you in court for one hearing or several hearings. We can come in at the end and only handle your trial. We can write court documents for you to file yourself – and let you know how to file them. We can coach you on what to say in court if you decide to appear on your own. If you have been summoned to appear for a deposition, we can advise you how to handle the difficult questions. If you have received Interrogatories or a Request for Production of Documents, we can help you draft your responses.
How can a MA Limited Assistance Lawyer help?
Part of our job will be to make sure you understand the law that will be applied in your case and what a judge is likely to order. We can work with you in a divorce action, in a paternity case, in a modification and even represent you on a limited basis if you have been served with a complaint for contempt.
Hire a Newburyport, MA Limited Assistance Lawyer
Another consideration for couples going through a divorce later in life is alimony. In Massachusetts, the state’s Alimony Reform Act eliminates the responsibility of the higher income earner to pay spousal support if the higher income earner has reached full retirement age. If the earned income of the two spouses is vastly different, this can be a huge issue.
Hire a Newburyport, MA Limited Assistance Lawyer
Whether you are just starting your case, or halfway through it, consider calling us at Newburyport Family Law for Limited Assistance representation.