If my ex wife can't afford child support can the court order her husband pay it?

The short answer is no, he cannot. However, an argument can be made that he is supporting her and allowing her to remain unemployed - underemployed...

Hi I was married in Guatemala and want to a file a divorce. I live in Massachusetts since 1992.

Go to your local Probate and Family Court and file a Complaint for Divorce under mgl 208-1B (contested). You will need to bring a certified copy of...

Is it illegal for my 17 year old daughter to have her 15 guy friend to sleep over

In Massachusetts the age of consent for sexual relations is 16. If she is having sexual relationships that she is committing statutory rape. It's a...

How do I go about postponing a court date?

Google MA Probate Court Forms and use the general motion form to file a Joint Motion for Continuance. State parties are discussing settlement, but...

Why does the state of M.A. have jurisdiction over my child?

Massachusetts does not give up jurisdiction until the child has established residency in another state (usually six months). If during the six...

Would it be enough evidence the past order of protection I put against him for the custody case?

The issue of custody cannot be addressed until paternity is established. Once addressed, if alleged father is proven to be the biological father,...

You can file a case in the state where you reside if you have established residency for the child (usually six months). If the MA action was filed...

Marriage in MA when a party is divorced in another state

Massachusetts will recognize the Oregonian marriage and subsequent divorce. Consequently, if your son remarries in Massachusetts before the...

I am married since 09 and my husband has had a baby with someone else .can I get alimony????

If you mean long-term general alimony then the answer is most likely – NO. If you mean short-term alimony and you can show that the marriage has...

Can my son's father lower the child support order if I move 50 miles away with our son?

Moving fifty miles away (but remaining in Massachusetts) opens the door for the father filing a complaint for modification. He can well argue that...