How much time is there typically to file an appeal after a divorce?

The appeals process is very cumbersome and procedural. There are numerous specific steps that need to be taken and if not taken properly, could...

Do i need to appear in court to take out a restraining order?

You need to appear in Court in order to obtain an Abuse Prevention Order. You have to testify to the Court as to why you are in fear of serious...

Can i get child support overpayment back?

Possibly. If you are now receiving SSDI (social security disability income) that you were not previously receiving, you should file a Complaint...

What kind of paper work i can file on my ex

Depending on the lanugage of the current Court Judgment, you may be able to file a Complaint for Contempt based on several theories including...

If there was no court order ever and i paid in cash, and now im unemployed -will i be hit with past child support in MA?

The answer depends on the facts of your case, including is there an action pending, whether you're married or whether it is a child born out of...

Is there a way to reduce a child support order?

While you may file a Complaint for Modification, you may not necessarily be successful. $62.00 per week is a very modest child support order. The...

Im a postal employee divorced living in mass allredy split my pension can my ex get a portain of my social sec and my fers

As Attorney Mason has stated, the divorce should have provided for the division of all of your assets, including your retirement assets. Any...

You cannot file a Motion with an open Complaint. Do you have shared legal custody? If so, and you know what college your child is supposed to be...

Divorce Question

The facts for your question are unclear. If you and your husband agree, then you are free to do as you please. If there is disagreement, such as...

It is very common for litigants to a divorce to receive financial assistance from family or friends. That alone is unlikely to subject them to a...