Hi. Divorces are final in MA either 90 or 120 days from the court hearing. The best way to find out for sure is to call the clerk's office in the...

My ex is about to take me back to court for child support modification.Our son is 17 and entering his senior year of high school

When a person files for modification, it many times opens a "pandora's box" because all financial information, income, assets and new spouses...

In property law, a "right of way" refers to the right to travel over someone's land and to have reasonable use and enjoyment of their property for...

Alimony/child support question

With respect to child support, you children can be expected to be supported by both you and your husband as their parents until emancipation as...

Hi had a hood system for a pizza oven installed and the contractor told ,me i did not need a permit, now the inspector left me

Sorry for this tough situation that is a lesson for all of us. When having any work done by a tradesperson,you as the owner of the property should...

Can I get alimony from my husband who just became a citizen and now wants a divorce less than a month later? Married 5 years.

Only a judge will ultimately decide if you will receive alimony. Massachusetts statute contains criterion for whether alimony and property division...

Divorce not wanted almost 50 years married can you help stop no fault contested divorced

Although there is generally no way to stop a divorce in Massachusetts, a 50 year marriage is worth saving if possible. At this assumed age of both...

Need state to state relocation advice involving child custody

In order to remove the child from the Commonwealth of Mass, there must be a written agreement between the parties approved by the court or a court...

Child support question

Unless a complaint for modification is filed by your former husband against you, the support order will stay the same. The fact that he is paying...

The first comment I would have is that the fact the house in your name only has no bearing as to the division of the house or who will stay in the...