Can I move to another county about 65 miles away with my child without having to obtain a modification from the court?

Although it's not an out-of-state removal, it will impact the logistics of the parenting schedule. You don't need the court's permission if the...

Where do I file for custody, is it my town/county or where the child resides?

Dad would file for a modification of the custody order in Middlesex County. If the judge who issued the current custody order is still presiding in...

How can child support be lowered ?

If you both agree on the amount, you can file a Stipulation for Judgment with the court, and either reschedule your hearing date or try to have the...

What are my rights for custody for divorce?

Seeking to move out of the state with the children is called "removal," and requires either that you obtain permission from the other parent or a...

Do I need to continue to pay child support for my child who is over 18, but going to attend and reside at college?

The answer to this will depend on the terms of your Separation Agreement. If the Separation Agreement states that child support will stop at the...

I believe I am the victim of parental alienation. What are my legal options and what do I have to do to 'prove' alienation?

Based on the information you provided, I don't see that you have grounds for getting sole custody. Some of what they are doing and saying seems in...

When a final order is issued in a divorce how are expenses for children handled if there is no order?

The expense of hiring an attorney to advocate for you in this matter will likely outweigh the benefit of not having to pay for those expenses. If...

It is not unusual for a parent to request sole custody in their divorce complaint. The court doesn't grant it simply because she asks for it. If...

Can I file a complaint of modification if the order is only 10 months old ?

Yes, you can file. You will have to show that there is a material and substantial change in your circumstances since the entry of the judgment. It...

New 2017 MA Child Support guidelines, do both parties deduct health care costs or just the party that pays for the children's?

She does get to list her health insurance payments in the Guidelines worksheet. If she is paying a good deal out of pocket for her health insurance...