Because the baby was born here and has lived here since birth, you would need to file a complaint to establish paternity in Massachusetts. Once the...

There are several ways to ask the court to change its judgment, but in this case you are correct that you would probably want to ask for relief...

The court can terminate child support when the child becomes emancipated. In Massachusetts, that means she's graduated high school and is living...

Can I say to my childs father that if he wants to voluntarily give up his rights to his child i will not ask him to pay support?

If your daughter’s natural father is willing to cooperate, you could agree to a voluntary adoption. All three of you would need to file paperwork,...

Can I include weekly unisured medical costs (for prescriptions for my child) on the medical cost line of the CS Guidelines?

The short answer is no, you shouldn’t; but the better answer is that you don’t need to, because the Child Support Guidelines expect that you will...

Motion to reconsider

If the contempt judgment has not been changed, it is still effective (and the answer above is correct that you can file a complaint for contempt...

I just received a capitals for arrest notice. What what should ido

If you did not receive notice of a hearing, it might be that you simply weren't served, and the capias might have been issued in error. What sounds...

You also might reach out to the Child Support Enforcement division of DOR. They frequently provide representation to indigent parents. (800) 332-2733

The courts have time standards, but those generally are considered guidelines rather than hard-and-fast rules. Mostly, the timing of events in a...

My daughter is being sued for divorce. I have been subpoenaed by my son-in-law? Do I have to answer?

You should not need to appear for a deposition, but in order to quash the subpoena, you will need to present a motion in court. That motion would...