Child support

It's unlikely he would be arrested for being one month behind in support, however at any time his ex wife can file a contempt action against him...

Can a noncustodial parent who has visitation agreement outside of court take my son when he's not even going to be home with him

It sounds like it's time for the two of you to go to court and agree on an official custody and visitation order. You need to sit down with a...

Wife spoke with lawyer who then emailed me asking to extend divorce but he stated he was not retained by my wilfe

I agree with my colleagues. Until a lawyer files an appearance on your wife's behalf and is formally retained, you do not need to engage with...

I live in MA. I want to cut all legal and financial ties with my wife. Is divorce the only and best way?

Your situation is a complicated one. Yes, you do need to divorce your wife. I strongly encourage you to sit down with a divorce attorney to go over...

How easy is it to file for divorce and ask for immediate support?

You need to file a complaint for divorce as well as a motion for temporary orders asking for spousal support and serve both on your husband. You...

How do you stop a restraining order in Massachusetts and sue for defamation?

You will know if the person has succeeded in filing a restraining order against you, because the police will serve you with the paperwork. You can...

Can my son's step grandmother go to court for visitation rights?

It sounds like she is trying to scare you by threatening to take you to court. If she is not a legal grandparent, she does not have standing to sue...

It sounds like you have never been to court, and because you and your ex were never married, this means that she, as the birth mother, has full...

I cosigned $100,00 in school loans for my son. My husband of 5 years took my name off our checking and savings and house deed.

I agree with Attorney Golden. There seems to be some complicated financial matters at play that need to be further discussed with a professional....

My husband and I are divorcing after 21 years.Except for the house we own together, we have always kept our money separate .

I agree with Attorney Simonds and would like to again state that you and your husband may be good candidates for divorce mediation (as opposed to...