The technical answer is no, no arrears are owed. The reason being is that the adoption is retroactive to birth. Some courts determine the arrears...

What should we do with our rent payment?

You should contact the landlord to negotiate a settlement whereby the issue is satisfied and you are released from any and all claims in law and...

I doubt that she is going to report this because then she could be charged herself. Whether or not you broke the law is questionable. On the...

Can I get my child support raised when my child's father is getting a grant for college?

You may be able to modify the order. If you file to modify, review his financial statement statement to make sure that this grant or stipend is...

Is a Financial Statement necessary?

You usually are only required to file a financial statement if the matter involves money or assets. It is a good idea to go prepared with a...

How do I get my son back from my estranged husband?

You must have the matter before the court. How this is done is through a motion for temporary orders. In the motion, you specifically ask that...

My tenant did not give me the keys. When can we enter the unit?

You can enter and secure and take possession if they have abandoned the premises but document everything and have a neutral witness if possible

If child services takes over custody does the non custodian parent still pay child support?

You will have to pay support unless the child is emancipated or adopted. Contact the agency in regards to whom you should pay. If the ex no...

Does Massachusetts allow the judge to explain to define reasonable doubt to jurors?

A judge can clarify the standard as long as they do it in a non-biased or prejudiced manner

If there is a court order for visitation, you will have to get the other parent's permission to move out of state or get permission to remove the...