About to get married and my ex (with whom I have a 3 year old) is trying to infiltrate. Help

Unless your agreement or court judgment specifically states that she can be present during your parenting time or notes other limits (like that no...

How much can they increase your support in the state of Mass by for 2 children?

As my colleagues have noted, child support is based on a formula, and your ex can seek a modification any time that the guidelines would yield a...

Can my daughter and grandson escape their life in Florida and return to Massachusetts under the UCCJA?

I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. Under the UCCJEA, a Massachusetts court does not have jurisdiction over your grandson until he...

How can I alternatively serve contempt & modification complaints if my child's mother has moved addresses?

You can file a motion for alternate service, whereby you ask the court for permission to serve your ex by alternate means, such as by publication...

Can I keep the attorney's fees I was awarded by the judge or would that be unlawful?

Assuming that the court order says that the funds were for Attorney's Fees (as a result of a motion specifically asking for said funds), those...

Can an unwed mother move from Massachusetts to Virginia with her son without the father's permission?

In Massachusetts, the mother of a child born out of wedlock has sole legal and physical custody of that child unless and until a court rules...

This is a tough situation, but you may be able to get unsupervised time by being creative. For example, there are centers that will do random...

What happens if your spouse takes off and does not pay child support?

It is unclear from your question whether or not you are in an active divorce matter. If there is a current order for support, then you should file...

Does this mean that my ex and son's absent father is entertaining the idea of signing away his parental rights in Massachusetts?

Rather than speculate on whether or not your ex wants to give up his parental rights, ask him. Speak with an attorney who can explain what it...

Paying child support

Have there been any actions filed in the Probate and Family Court, such as a Complaint to Establish Paternity or a Complaint for Support, Custody...