- DivorceAnswer: A simple uncontested divorce without children will generally cost between $2,000-$3,000. A typical contested divorced that does not involve any major custodial or property division issues will generally cost between $3,000-$7,000. High Asset cases involving division of large amounts of property, evaluations of a business, or cases including protracted custody battles can cost much more than this amount and can range from $10,000-$30.000, or even more, depending upon the complexity of the case. The Law Offices of Andrew J. Schultz, P.C. strives to keep legal fees to a minimum on every case and will educate you throughout the process as to the estimated cost of any strategic course of litigation you wish to pursue on your matter.
- Child SupportAnswer: Child Support is established by child support guidelines based upon the income of the parties and coupled with the parenting plan in place. Alimony is also an available option in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire on cases where there is a large disparity in income and also depending upon the length of the marriage along with various other factors. Alimony is generally not awarded in short term marriages and is dealt with on a case by case basis.
- Child Custody and VisitationThe Law Offices of Andrew J. Schultz, P.C. is very sensitive to the emotional issues of divorce, child custody support and other family issues. We realize that the process of divorce can be very traumatic and we pay special attention to the needs of small children. In addition, divorce and family law cases also involve extensive financial issues and our office is committed to achieving the best possible monetary result for our clients through our experience and expertise. We take great pride in our ability to obtain excellent financial resolutions while making every step to obtain every dollar rightfully owed to our clients.
- Spousal Support
- ForgeryAnswer: It is strongly recommended you obtain Title insurance as Title insurance protects you against issues such as incorrect indexing and clerical errors in recording, undisclosed or missing heirs, forgery and fraud, unpaid water bills and taxes, defect liens or encumbrances on the Title, defects in prior mortgages, unmarketability of the Title, unreleased homestead and unresolved probate claims. If a covered defect is discovered, the Title Insurance Company will investigate and defend against claims against the Title to your property and will either clear up Title problems or indemnify and defend you. Title Insurance is a one-time charge when you purchase a home and if you are financing the property, you are given a discount on the price if you purchase your coverage along with the mandatory ender’s policy. It is strongly recommended that you purchase Title Insurance whenever you purchase a home and the Law Offices of Andrew J. Schultz, P.C. will be happy to provide you with this coverage and explain the process to you during every step of the way through the closing process.
- Real Estate TransactionsAttorney Arnieri is a committed advocate for her clients going through the often stressful and confusing divorce process as well as the estate probate process and is committed to seeking practical resolutions for her clients. Attorney Arnieri also assists clients in the fast-paced, quick deadline requirements of real estate transactions.
- Personal InjuryAttorney Andrew Jones specializes in Real Estate Conveyancing,Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation law in Massachusetts and also handles real estate closings in New Hampshire. Andrew is a 2011 graduate of Suffolk University Law School and a 2005 graduate of UMass Amherst where he majored in Political Science and studied Spanish during a semester abroad in northern Spain. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys and is bilingual, being fluent in Spanish.
- Estate PlanningAttorney Jennifer A. Arnieri specializes in divorce and family law litigation,probating of estates,basic estate planning and real estate representation. Attorney Arnieri received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Philosophy from Clark University in Worcester,Massachusetts and a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy