My wife wants a divorce after a 24 year marriage now that the kids are grown.I became disabled during the first year of marriage

Don’t give up on the Probate Court just yet. Your narrative suggests you have a strong case for an alimony award and you should consult with a...

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Just took her ex to court He is newly married. Does that mean that his income and his wifes income will be modified?

The mother’s and father’s incomes (adjusted for insurance and daycare) will be used to calculate the child support obligations of each in...

I divorced my abusive husband of 23 years in 1994. At the time he wasn't working so I did not ask for alimony is it too late for

The answer to your question, as pointed out by attorney Lebensbaum, lies in the language of your separation agreement/judgment.

My ex is filing on his own for a divorce after he gets everything ready do I need to appear in court?

If you mean that he is preparing an uncontested, Joint Filing for divorce, which requires your signatures then you need to do two things: 1) have...

Why can divorcing couples get no third-party around the children?

Temporary orders are issued in two ways: 1) an order may be issued by the judge after hearing on a motion and making a ruling as he/she feels is...

Do I need a lawyer if i need to,appear in court for an eviction hearing. I am moving out 2 days after my court appearance.

Your narrative doesn’t suggest that you need an attorney, but most attorneys offer free consultations. Use the “Find a Lawyer” tab here on avvo.com...

I live in Ma., and responsible for child support until my child has graduated from college/full time/active student/

You have a couple of options. If you have joint legal custody, or there are explicit provisions in the agreement/judgment, you have a right the...

Health Insurance for Spouse when no longer living together, and living in separate states.

There is no law requiring you to cover your husband’s health insurance, but if you want to lead completely separate lives then it might be a good...

What forms do I need to file to have the issue of where my 4-year-old son goes to school in September decided by the court?

You should file a complaint for modification seeking to establish one parent as the residential parent for purposes of attending school. The basis...

What can I do if I am not on the birth certificate

You are in a difficult position. The statute of limitations on statutory rape is fifteen years. It starts when reported to the police or when the...