Child custody

There isn't a one-size fits all result to these cases. The judge will look at what is in the child's best interest in awarding custody or...

As of right now, without any court hearings, is she under my full custody?

You are correct he does not yet have legal or physical custody rights to the child, but that means he does not technically have to pay you child...

Hi ; Received a complaint for support letter dropped in my mailbox ( unstamped ) by a constable -

I am assuming your girlfriend file a complaint for custody/visitation/support, if this is true then you will need to file an answer and...

I agree with my colleague that there is not enough information provided in this question to give you an actual answer. If the Father doesn't want...

The state stopped taking child support out of my husbands pay check when his son turned 18 a year ago. We have been paying on

The first thing you need to do is read the separation agreement or divorce judgement. It will typically define when child support terminates. If it...

If there is no response to a divorce in Massachusetts what will happen next?

As long as he was served properly and received notice of the hearing then what will likely happen is he will be defaulted at the next court date...

If you haven't gone to court and have something showing that you have custody of the child then he still legally has as much right to pick up your...

The judge approved my divorce on November 29. It is absolute on Feb 28th. Can I extend this date for more time to execute terms?

If you are not upset with the terms themselves, just the time constraints on the execution then you probably don't need to challenge the underlying...

It is very unlikely that your alimony would be affected by the fact that your ex-husband is having another child. I do not know the circumstances...

If you share legal custody then all the mother has to do to stop the child from going to therapy is refuse to sign the consent form. Your best bet...