How will my chiild support be determined if he pays for one child already

Using the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines, the first child will receive support based on his full income. The second child will receive...

Depending on the circumstance, it can be very difficult to defend against a restraining order, whether it be an anti-abuse order (MGL 209A), or an...

Is assaul and battery serious

It sounds like he pled down an A&B W/DW to a straight A&B resulting in a continuation without a finding (CWOF) or perhaps a suspended sentence. He...

Massachusetts laws on arbitration with 589

I assume you are a member of local 589. If that’s the case you should be asking them the question — they have an obligation to represent you in all...

At what point does one become single???

Your filing status for tax year 2011 reflects your marital status as of the last day of that year. Since you were married on December 31, 2011, you...

I am filing for divorce from my husband of 23 years,

You have omitted way too much information regarding the value and structure of your joint assets (marital estate), your respective contributions,...

How do I drop a A& B on my boyfriend

You have already told the DA that you would not cooperate with the prosecution of this case. It should not surprise them then when you don’t appear...

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Do I need a financial statement for my divorce? And.....

You will need to complete a financial statement and it will be beneficial if you could get one from you husband (although it is not likely to be...

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Will they accept my marriage certificate for my divorce?

If the marriage certificate from Vietnam is certified (often indicated by raised seal), it should be acceptable to the probate court. If it is not...

How is common law marriage

Massachusetts does not recognize common law marriage, and up to recently would not consider pre-marital cohabitation. However, the law is changing...