What if my husband will not sign/agree to the divorce? Can I still get a divorce?

You can still obtain a divorce. You would have to file an individual petition for divorce and have your husband served. The case would then to...

Can I be in contempt if my daughter is being emotionally abused by her father and I refuse to send her?

You could potentially be found in Contempt for failure to follow the court orders. You should file a Complaint for Modification requesting to...

What do you do if you received an Amended Judgment of Divorce that’s incomplete?

You can file a Motion for Relief From Judgment. The grounds would be lack of service and the reasons you oppose the changes. Include that the...

She broke a non-merged divorc agreement. What kind of case do I file and in whether it should be in probate or district court?

It sounds to me as though you may have tried to modify (change) the judgment rather than enforce the agreement via a contempt filing. Merger and...

How can I make sure that the visitation between my son and his biological dad is supervised, for my sons well being?

I agree with the original response that this forum does not enable advice on such a sensitive matter and that consulting with an attorney would be...

What I need to do on my divorce status ?

You should go in person to the Court where you filed to check on the status. Depending on what you mean by "filed" that could be many different...

Can I use a laptop in Middlesex County Family & Probate court during a divorce trial?

You will likely be permitted to do so but should ask the Judge's Session Clerk in advance of the trial date for confirmation that the Judge will...

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If I move out of our home for misery and fear of escalating violence does that affect my standing?

Generally leaving the marital home does not have any effect on division of assets. If you wish to keep the marital home rather than have it sold or...

Do I pay income tax on the money?

Most such transfers pursuant to a divorce are not taxable events. That being said, it depends on the language in the agreement itself and/or if...

Does Mass have a provision which prevent a court from revoking your probation because of an inability to pay.?

If you are not intentionally ignoring the restitution and truly lack the ability to pay anything you should not incarcerated. The United States...