Discovery

If think you have all of the evidence you need to prove your case and to discredit your opponents defenses and counterclaims, then there are no...

Alimony/child support question

Child support as mentioned in the previous answers will be based upon the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines (see link below). While the...

How is allocation of college expenses made when parents have equal incomes, but not enough to pay the full tuition, etc for

Hopefully, the allocation of college expenses is addressed in you settlement agreement and that is where you should look first. Typically, the...

You can file a contempt action against you ex for his refusal to abide by the judgment granting you shared legal custody. Be sure to back it up...

Discovery

It is difficult to answer your question without more information. Discovery can be quite complex and is usually done to either get evidence to...

I have a question?

I think what you mean by the “the judge has already decided” you are talking about the judge’s reflective impression of the case given at the...

Do I need to speak directly with a lawyer?

If you aren’t involved in a Complaint for Separate Support or a Complaint for Divorce you should file for one or the other. Once you have filed,...

Because you have had a dating relationship in the past with this man and you have a legitimate fear of “imminent physical harm,” you should qualify...

I have an order to relocate out of the state which visits apply?

You should read your stipulation carefully. I would suspect that the current visitation schedule continues in effect until you move, and then the...

If I have sole physical custody and the father has visitation rights can he assign his rights to his family members in MA???

He can not “assign” his visitation rights to anyone. He can choose a child-care provider to help him perform his parental responsibilities. If...