Divorce in Southeastern MA

People often feel lost when divorce becomes inevitable. Divorce is usually disruptive and involves big changes. People generally avoid big changes because it usually comes with pain. That pain can be felt equally by both parties or one party can be more affected than the other. Emotions can account for delays.

Some people in failing relationships avoid taking action for religious reasons. Others may feel obligations to relatives and friends who believe the couple is functioning smoothly and living happily. Finding out that ideal couple has gotten to the point where they can’t stand living together anymore comes as a shock and causes sadness.

Perhaps the most common reeason couples with children avoid actions that would bring them out of the darkness, is the kids. Divorce forces children to accept a new, unfamiliar life.

They usually don’t understand. The child’s mind doesn’t work like an adult’s mind. Grown-ups often lose sight of this fact. They assume the kids will just get it. That’s a risky assumption. If they don’t get it, break-up of the family can cause kids pain they don’t deserve and they shouldn’t have to endure.

You know divorce is common. You may not know the numbers in Bristol County.

Married couples 47%

Divorced men 9.1%

Divorced women 12.4%

Massachusetts courts received approximately 19,656 divorce filings in FY 2024 statewide. Here’s what it cost to dissolve the relationships. These costs are approximate.

Type of Divorce	Typical Cost
Uncontested divorce (no outside assistance)	~$215–$305 in court fees
Uncontested divorce with mediation	~$1,000–$3,000 total
Uncontested divorce with attorneys	~$2,500–$7,500+
Contested divorce	~$10,000–$50,000+
Highly contested cases involving custody, business interests, or extensive assets	$50,000+ is possible

Pain from divorce is almost inevitable. Financial pain is not. Notice the least expensive assisted Bristol County divorce is divorce with mediation. That’s what we do.

We’re ready to help when you need us. Find out how Exceptional Resolutions will handle mediation for your divorce.