Why can't the court terminate your child support order so that you can pay on your own?

The Court can refuse to close your child support case for a variety of reasons, most importantly if the custodial parent is receiving any type of...

Do I need my son's father's permission to drop his last name in MA?

You do need the father's permission or a court order to change a child's name.

MA -Can I sell my interest in my father's house (died in 2003), if my step mother has life tenant ownership and is still alive?

The easiest solution is for your brother to buy your interest out.

Divorced in Connecticut, she now lives in Ohio with our son and decree states must be with in 25 miles of each other.

In Massachusetts, in order to removal a child from the state you either need to have a Court Order or permission of the other parent. In this...

I along with my daughter (now deceased) have raised my 11 yr old grandaughter for her entire life.

You really need to speak directly with an attorney about what if any options you may have. While the Courts do favor biological parents there are...

If I have my children for two weeks in the summer, do I still have to pay child support

Yes!! While child support is typically paid on a weekly basis, it is used for the year-round expenses of the children so it does not matter if the...

While a spouse cannot just change the locks to the marital home without a Court order granting her exclusive use and occupancy of the home, you...

What financial exposure do I have in a second marriage for health care expenses for my husband.Everything is in my name.

The answer depends on the circumstances and whether the health care expenses relate to your current or former husband. For further details please...

My husband owes back child support, he has lived with us since may 2008 and we never got the support modified can he fight it.

It depends but what he should have done was to have the support modified immediately when the child went to live with him. Unfortunately, if the...

Can the father be released of any responsiblity for the unborn child in state of MA

Whether misled or not, biological parents have a responsibility (financially and otherwise) to their children. If the mother ever receives any...