Massachusetts Alimony Explained: Don't Make These Mistakes: By Family Law Attorney Lindsey Egan

Need a family attorney in MA who can help you with child custody? Contact Lindsey Egan of Poppy Legal Group: https://www.poppylegalgroup.com In this video, Lindsey Egan breaks down the biggest mistake people make with alimony in Massachusetts, how judges actually calculate what you'll pay or receive, and how long support really lasts. Treating alimony as a guess instead of a formula is the fastest way to hurt your case — here's what Massachusetts law actually says. Most people don't realize alimony is capped, formula-driven, and usually time-limited — not the open-ended life sentence they're afraid of. In this video you will learn: ✅ How Massachusetts calculates alimony using the income gap between spouses ✅ The four types of alimony and how long each one can last ✅ How the Cavanagh and Openshaw rulings changed the way judges calculate support when child support is also involved Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/poppylegalgroup CHAPTERS 0:00 Demystifying Massachusetts Alimony 3:16 The Four Types of Alimony 5:39 Calculating Support Payments 8:24 How Long Does Alimony Last? 10:41 Common Alimony Mistakes #PoppyLegalGroup #ChildCustodyLaw #MassachusettsFamilyLaw For more information, visit https://www.poppylegalgroup.com/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like me to cover in the next video, leave a comment below and be sure to like and follow for more family law guidance. This is not legal advice. It is for educational purposes only. The results shared about this case are not a promise, guarantee, or assurance that our office will achieve similar results in your case or in future cases. Every case is different, and no promises will be made regarding the outcome of any case.