LES WALLERSTEIN
Divorce Mediator & Counselor at Law
“Agree, agree, the law is costly.” Fables of Aesop
ENFORCEABLE
A spouse who violates a separation agreement after it was found to be “fair and reasonable” in court may be held liable for breach of the contract AND found in contempt of court. Breach of contract can generate financial compensation (including attorneys fees) while contempt of court can generate monetary and legal sanctions- including imprisonment. A separation agreement found to be “fair and reasonable” in court is as enforceable as any other court order, and as a contract.
1620 Massachusetts Avenue l Lexington, MA 02420-3802 l Phone: (781) 862-1099 l wallerstein@socialaw.com
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