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Robert T Smart Jr

Divorce
Yes, but there is some truth to the adage “A person who represents himself has a fool for a client”. Emotional involvement and lack of experience with divorce law and procedure can work to your disadvantage. In my practice, I find that some clients want me to handle virtually everything, while others just need some guidance and can handle much of the work themselves. Call me to set up a consultation, and we’ll talk about what approach will work best for you.

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Robert T Smart Jr

Divorce
Yes, but there is some truth to the adage “A person who represents himself has a fool for a client”. Emotional involvement and lack of experience with divorce law and procedure can work to your disadvantage. In my practice, I find that some clients want me to handle virtually everything, while others just need some guidance and can handle much of the work themselves. Call me to set up a consultation, and we’ll talk about what approach will work best for you.
Child Support
Massachusetts has recently amended its Child Support Guidelines. These Guidelines establish presumptive weekly support amounts which are tied to the parties’ incomes, and which consider the number and ages of the children. The Judges have some discretion to vary the amounts set by the Guidelines.
Child Custody and Visitation
Yes, under Chapter 209C, which states: “Children born to parents who are not married to each other shall be entitled to the same rights and protections of the law as all other children.” Either party may go to court to seek an adjudication of paternity, where it is not acknowledged, and both parties have the right to seek relief in court on child support, custody and visitation issues.
Paternity
Guardianship
Spousal Support
Husband appealed only the alimony award. He argued that the wife had waived alimony in the pre-nuptial agreement, and that her waiver should be enforced. The Supreme Judicial Court agreed with the husband, and vacated the Probate Court Judge’s judgment which awarded the wife alimony. The SJC’s analysis was as follows...

Restraining Order

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Business Disputes
Robert Smart provides effective and timely advocacy for his divorce clients. He obtains appropriate temporary orders, on custody and visitation, support, occupancy (or sale) of the marital home, and personal safety. He obtains favorable judgments for his clients at trial. At the same time, he recognizes that over 90% of Massachusetts divorce cases are settled prior to trial, so effective negotiation is critical. Mr. Smart helps his clients to resolve disputes over custody, child support, property division, alimony, small business issues, and taxes. His goal in divorce cases is to achieve favorable results for his clients, while also anticipating and resolving potential future conflicts, so that the parties do not have to return to court after the divorce. Mr. Smart has considerable experience in real estate and business law, which gives him an advantage over many other divorce practitioners.

Real Estate Litigation
Mr. Smart is a member of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association, and was for ten years a member of the Needham Planning Board. He is Co-Chairman of Needham’s Downtown Study Committee, which will recommend zoning changes to the Town Meeting in 2008.
Real Estate Transactions
"Bob Smart has helped me with real estate transactions, drawing up a will, and he advised me about my divorce. He's been professional, knowledgeable, and thorough and kept me calm and focused during sometimes emotional discussions. I always had complete confidence in the work he did for me. I would recommend him to anyone."
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Condominium Law

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Robert T. Smart is a Massachusetts lawyer who provides effective advocacy and confidential advice to clients in civil litigation, divorce, real estate, business, estate planning, and probate matters.
Wills
"Attorney Smart has been our family lawyer for thirteen years. During this period he has advised us on a wide range of legal issues, including real estate matters, wills and estate planning, executor responsibilities, and family concerns. In all instances his advice and representation has been carefully considered, pragmatic, and delivered in a most timely manner."
Trusts
Accordingly, seniors may want to consider transfers to irrevocable trusts, deeds reserving life estates, annuity purchases, gifts, accelerated Medicaid applications, and other actions which could help them to qualify for Medicaid assistance while still preserving some assets for their loved ones. They may also want to look into the purchase of qualifying long term care policies (at least two years of coverage of at least $125 per day) as a way to prevent state recovery on a Medicaid lien against the primary residence.
Power of Attorney
"Robert Smart has been my attorney for over 12 years. He has successfully negotiated and settled a business purchase, a very complicated and difficult estate claim which took several years, and a pre-cohabitation agreement. He has also created wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other estate documents for me. He is thoughtful, caring, knowledgeable, and efficient. He is a kind listener and takes the time to totally understand my wants and needs. He is calm and empathetic during difficult negotiations and is available when needed."
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