This is a complicated procedural question. You first should file a Motion for a New Trial, vacate any judgment. You need to hire Counsel in order...

My husband responded to summons with the motion where he requests full custody. Am I supposed to respond to It? 1A divorce, MA

If your husband filed a counterclaim in this paper you need to file an answer to it. I would recommend going in person to the Court to speak with...

Can I as the wife court order a paternity test of a stripper claiming her newborn is my husbands child?

If your Husband is , or becomes a Defendant in a Paternity case, he can file a Motion with the Judge and seek a DNA test before any order for...

Child support in arrears

You still owe any arrearage. You need to file a Complaint for Modification. Your obligation to pay support continues until you file and the Court...

I brought necessary divorce papers to the sheriff. How long before they serve him? He still lives with me.

It varies from office to office. If you are concerned, call their office and ask. Typically we would normally expect service to be meade within a...

Will having a new baby effect my child support responsibility?

A new child cannot be used as a reason to lower your existing child support obligation. It can be used as a defense to a request to raise the...

Looking to get a divorce of 28 years ? He's a controlling person to me and all our assets.

You have many rights that can only be exercised by your filing for divorce. Hire an attorney and turn over your problems to them. If you do not,...

How do you change your child’s last name?

If the child's biological father will sign the petition, then he does not have to be served-the signed petition just gets filed with the court....

Will a no contact order override father's visitation time with the child (victim)?

If the NCO was in effect at the time she withheld visitation, then she could not be found in contempt.

What happens when both parents have legal custody and one parent has physical custody?

You have to wait to file the contempt until after she is not returned to you.