Can I collect child support arrears?

The short answer is YES. Even if the father has passed away, you could collect against his estate. You would need a copy of the original order,...

In Massachusetts, where a child has finished high school but is under 21, the court has discretion to order child support or not (the new child...

Service of the contempt complaint would be made by leaving a copy at his "last & usual place of abode" and also mailed to his most recent mailing...

How possible is it to move out of state after a divorce with children?

If you went to court for a modification permitting you to move out of Massachusetts, you would have to show two things: First, that you would have...

Wait ... WHAT?? If a parent dies, the other parent is, well, the ONLY parent. A step-parent who has not been appointed as the children's guardian...

If the plan administrator's form requires that you both sign the QDRO (many forms need only a judge's signature), you would both sign the QDRO (and...

Is there any problem if I stop paying a separated ex whose dragging her feet on an alimony agreement? She has other income.

The answer to your question is basically a "yes, but..." On one hand, if you have not yet been to court to obtain temporary orders, and the court...

Strictly speaking, a 17 year-old is not able to decide for herself. Her grandmother, however, is free to file for guardianship, which basically...

Will I be in front of the same judge who approved my initial custody/support agreement when I go for support modification?

Ordinarily, you would find yourself in front of the same judge. This is because cases are assigned to judges by their docket numbers, and your...

DDcf took my grandchild away from my duaghter for domestic violence from her panel I'm the grand mother can I get costedy?

When DCF takes custody of a child, they are required to place her with a family member if possible. This means that, as the grandmother, they...