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I have had some questionable unscrupulous issues that came from a divorce action. I had assets transferred to an exes account

In order to get to the bottom of the issue, you will need to prove that you were the source of the transfer of funds and get a copy of the court order. If there was an oral order from the bench, you should order the transcript from the hearing to determine what happened.

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I have been having problems with my lawyer and accountant in a divorce action. both instructed me to deposit money into a bank

The bank will act depending on how the title to the account is held. If you are not an account holder, you will not have access to the information from the bank itself. The first issue is to determine in whose name the account is held. If the funds are yours, your name should be on the account so that you can get the information.

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How quickly are bench warrants executed?

In addition to the foregoing answer, you should work with your attorney to bring the case to the judge's attention in an expedited manner. Also, it is helpful for serving the warrant if you can provide a photograph of the father and provide locations where he may be located.

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My ex wife's attorney and paralegal has asked to meet with me concerning child visitation. Without my ex wife beign present.

It is not a wise idea to go into the proverbial lion's den without representation. You may be tempted to agree to terms that seem reasonable without knowing that there may be far-reaching ramifications. The fact that they used old-fashioned, prejudicial language of "visitation" instead of "parenting time" is telling. You should seek a well-qualified attorney to give you some guidance.

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My ex is trying to claim PAS against me. My children are ages 22, 20 &16. Does he have a case? They choose not to interact w/him

It is my understanding the divorce is complete. If that is the case, your ex-spouse would have to successfully prove that there was a material change in circumstances to warrant a modification in the custody arrangement and/or parenting time. As each case is fact driven, it is important to consult with an attorney to get more guidance. Usually most judges will not force children over the age of 15 to have parenting time with a parent if they do not want to do so. Again, however, until...

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Would i have to pay them back?

Unless you made an agreement in writing or they got relief through the court, you should not be required to pay back the test of the DNA test. If the test is positive, the father could be required child support retroactive to the date of birth. More information from you would help your attorney give you further insight.

Surviving Spouse in Massahusetts

The above responses are excellent. You also will need to tell your attorney whether you signed a prenuptial or a postnuptial agreement. In these agreements, one may have waived their inheritance rights. Any liabilities of your husband's estate must be paid prior to distribution of assets. There is a strict one year statute of limitations for creditor claims. Your attorney will be able to help you with these additional issues.

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In addition to the other answers, you should strongly consider seeking an abuse prevention order through a local district court or the Probate and Family Court for your county. The standard for an abuse prevention order is whether you have an apprehension of an imminent harm. It appears that you reside in Norfolk County. If you go to the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton, they have a domestic violence advocate that can help you.

Im in the state of Massachusetts and Im going through a bad divorce. My husband and I were married twice, the first time was

Howard Lewis had a great response. You should also keep in mind that a new alimony statute is about to be signed into law in Massachusetts. When you consult an attorney, you should make sure that they are up to date on the newest upcoming changes and how they may affect your case.

How would child support/custody be affected?

Child support is affected by the respective income of the parties with permissible deductions for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as child care costs. Under the child support guidelines you may obtain a part-time, second job to maintain your lifestyle without it impacting the child support calculation. If you have joint physical custody of the child, the support payment would be greatly reduced. In this instance, the guidelines are calculated as if each parent had custody and...