To say there are many issues to be addressed in a divorce action is an understatement. The issues are not simple statements of fact. They are personal, emotional, psychological and financial. However, to simplify the broad spectrum, domestic law practitioners generally deal with support (of a spouse and/or children), custody of children, and the division of assets and liabilities.

Through the years, the commonwealth and local rules guiding and dictating rulings, decisions and resolutions in these areas have been somewhat stable. Of course, there is a continuous flow of case law to be considered, but there were standards within each area to be followed.

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