Paying child support

It sounds like it is time to address the issue more formally in order to ensure that you can play a significant role in your child’s life without...

Hi my husband filed a divorce and he said that it was for mutual agreement, but thats not true i not even know that he did until

The fact that you were summonsed suggests that your husband has filed a contested action and that the court will not rule on anything without you...

How bad can the consequences be?

It seems to me that the judge is going to find it suspicious that the child is being nursed and naps through every visitation. It would seem that...

Do I have to comply if I appeal?

There are several ways to appeal based on various grounds (newly discovered evidence, omission by inadvertence or mistake, legal error, etc.). The...

Is there a chance I have to pay alimony?

While the length of your marriage allows the Court to award general term (traditional) alimony there are numerous factors the court considers when...

What is the next step in divorce procedure?

First of all, if you are represented by an attorney and you are seeking advice in this forum you should consider finding a new attorney. The best,...

Should I file Divorce and child support in MA if leaving to CA?

The time frame you mention raises some jurisdictional concerns. You seem to be on the edge and may be in a position where you can file for divorce...

Where do I find a form to respond to a summons to modify child support in MA?

I have never seen a form for the Defendant’s Answer, perhaps because it is fairly simple. You need only to complete the usual caption found at the...

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When alimony is awarded is it off the salary before or after the bills are paid ?

Alimony is not automatic nor purely mathematical as in the case of child support. There are many factors that the judge will consider before...

Confused with MA Divorce Forms

You are on the right page. The form(s) you need are articulated in the instruction section of the "Divorce under G.L. c.208, Section 1A, Joint...