Beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira, 27, confirmed in June 2026 that she has divorced husband Cody Hawken after two years of marriage and five years together. Because the couple lived in Massachusetts, their split falls under Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 208, where a no-fault divorce can take 90 days to over a year, and short marriages typically produce limited alimony and a closer-to-equal division of marital assets.
Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What happened | Influencer Mikayla Nogueira confirmed divorce from Cody Hawken |
| When | Announced June 2026; married approximately 2 years (together 5) |
| Where | Massachusetts (the couple's home state) |
| Who's affected | Nogueira (27), Hawken, and an audience of millions on "DivorceTok" |
| Key statute | Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 1B (no-fault divorce) |
| Practical impact | Short marriage = limited alimony, near-equal asset division under c. 208 § 34 |
Nogueira declined to share the reasons for the split and disabled comments to protect Hawken, according to reporting from AOL and BuzzFeed. Within weeks, she revealed she was dating a high school sweetheart — a disclosure that drew both support and criticism across social media. The legal questions her followers are now asking apply to thousands of ordinary Massachusetts couples.
Why this matters legally
A two-year marriage is legally a "short-term marriage" in Massachusetts, and that classification directly shapes alimony and property outcomes. Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 49, the maximum duration of general term alimony is tied to the length of the marriage: for marriages of five years or less, alimony cannot exceed 50% of the number of months married. For a roughly 24-month marriage, that ceiling is about 12 months of support — and in many short, dual-income marriages, courts award no alimony at all.
This matters because public attention often assumes celebrity or high-earner divorces produce large payouts. In Massachusetts, the statutory framework is far more restrained for brief marriages. The 2011 Alimony Reform Act, codified at c. 208 §§ 48-55, replaced open-ended awards with durational limits and clear formulas. The length of the marriage is the single biggest driver of the result.
How Massachusetts law handles this
Massachusetts is a no-fault, equitable-distribution state, and the dating timeline that fascinated Nogueira's followers has almost no bearing on the financial outcome. A spouse can file for an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 1B without proving wrongdoing. Massachusetts also offers a faster joint path under c. 208 § 1A, where both spouses file together with a written separation agreement.
The timeline depends on which path the couple chooses. A 1A uncontested divorce includes a roughly 30-day hearing schedule plus a 90-day "nisi" waiting period before the judgment becomes absolute — typically four to five months total. A contested 1B divorce can run a year or longer. The 90-day nisi period under c. 208 § 21 means a Massachusetts divorce is never truly final the day a judge signs it.
Property division follows Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 34, which directs courts to weigh factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse's contribution, conduct during the marriage, and the parties' respective incomes and needs. Notably, Massachusetts allows judges to consider "conduct of the parties," which is broader than pure no-fault states. However, dating after separation rarely moves the needle, because § 34 focuses on financial conduct — dissipating assets, hiding income — not new relationships.
For a content creator, the most complex § 34 question is often the business itself. A personal-brand business built largely during the marriage can be marital property subject to division, and Massachusetts courts may need to value goodwill, future income streams, and intellectual property. The classification of when that value was created — before or during the marriage — frequently becomes the central financial dispute.
Practical takeaways
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Know your marriage's "length" category. In Massachusetts, marriages of five years or less cap alimony at 50% of the months married under c. 208 § 49. A two-year marriage means roughly a 12-month alimony ceiling — or none.
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Dating during divorce is legally low-risk financially. Massachusetts is no-fault, and new relationships do not directly increase property awards under c. 208 § 34. Hiding or wasting assets, by contrast, can.
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Choose your filing path deliberately. A joint 1A filing under c. 208 § 1A is faster and cheaper when spouses agree; a contested 1B can take a year or more.
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Value any business early. If you own a personal brand, business, or LLC, get a professional valuation before negotiating. Goodwill and future income can be marital assets.
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Remember the 90-day nisi period. Under c. 208 § 21, you are not legally free to remarry until the judgment becomes absolute — about three months after the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dating during a divorce hurt you in Massachusetts?
No, dating during divorce rarely affects financial outcomes in Massachusetts. Because the state is no-fault, property division under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 34 focuses on financial conduct, not new relationships. The exception is using marital funds on a new partner, which a judge may treat as dissipation of assets.
How long does a divorce take in Massachusetts?
An uncontested joint divorce under c. 208 § 1A typically takes four to five months, including a roughly 30-day hearing schedule and the 90-day nisi period under c. 208 § 21. Contested divorces filed under § 1B often take a year or longer depending on disputes.
Do you get alimony after a two-year marriage in Massachusetts?
Usually little or none. Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 49, marriages of five years or less cap general term alimony at 50% of the months married — about 12 months for a two-year marriage. Many short, dual-income marriages result in no alimony award at all.
Is a social media business marital property in a Massachusetts divorce?
Often, yes. A personal brand or content business built during the marriage can be marital property subject to division under c. 208 § 34. Massachusetts courts may value goodwill and future income, making the timing of when the business grew a central financial issue.
Does Massachusetts require a reason for divorce?
No, Massachusetts allows no-fault divorce. A spouse can file for an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 208 § 1B without proving fault. The couple's private reasons — like those Nogueira declined to share — have no bearing on whether the divorce is granted.
Finding help in Massachusetts
If you are navigating a divorce in Massachusetts — whether a short marriage, a business valuation, or a complex asset split — working with a local family law attorney who knows your county's court is the surest way to protect your interests. Divorce.law connects you with one vetted divorce attorney per county.
This article discusses recent news and provides general legal commentary. It does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Consult a qualified family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.