In most states, perhaps all, five years is considered a short-term
marriage. I believe 10+ years is considered a long-term marriage. As
such, in a short-term marriage both parties basically leave with what
they brought in, fairly enough. In Massachusetts, an equitable
division state, if someone is married five years+ one day (or a bit
longer) what are the possible changes in property division in a
no-fault divorce? The court factors in many things (age, health,
etc.) so there is no clear answer. Can one find out what changes
after the five year mark as compared to under five? Why would an
attorney say that five years (instead of less) would make a
difference in a divorce since that is still a short time? Again, not
clear cut, but a basic outline of the differences. For this case,
children are not involved. |
