In MA; will we continue to receive child support if I'm earning a college Certificate?

From twenty-one to twenty-three years of age the court requires that you are enrolled in a full-time education all program to delay emancipation...

If my husband has credit card debt can it affect me?

In Massachusetts married people can hold separate property and accrue separate debt. You are not responsible for your husband’s debts. In fact, if...

Getting on the stand and trying to explain things is not a good idea. You don’t get to narrate an explanation of events; you only get to answer...

Members of my condo association entered my porch area and threw out personal items of mine. Is this trespassing and larceny?

Your best course of action is to either (or both) 1) file a criminal complaint with the clerk at your local district court, or 2) file a civil suit...

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Child Support Payment

You seem to be paying at a rate that does not reflect the shared physical custody. You should confer with a domestic relations lawyer immediately...

How likely is it that my son's grandmother (paternal grandparent) will get visitation?

In order to argue for court ordered visitation the grandmother will have to show either: 1) that a substantial relationship exists between her and...

The District Court and the Probate Court have concurrent jurisdiction over the issuance of 209A Orders, and the Probate Court has the authority to...

How can a conversation with 3rd party can be used in court?

Third party conversations are generally not allowed because of the hearsay rule, though there are a number of exceptions. However, the exceptions...

Does collecting my Massachusetts non-contributory private pension preclude me from unemployment benefits?

There are three concerns regarding you ability to collect unemployment compensation. 1) Social Security is not considered and has no impact on...

In an uncontested modification where physical custody is being changed, do you mention child support in the complaint?

Generally, any change in custody will trigger a review and adjustment of the support obligation, but to be safe it is best to include the request...