I don't think any state allows marriage between such close blood relatives. Whoever wants to do that needs serious psychiatric help.

When my daughter turns 18 in July can I get Massachusetts DOR to issue the checks in my daughters name instead of her mothers??

After the age a child is considered emancipated unless they still live with that parent and are enrolled in school full time (which extends the age...

Hi, my question is, i plan on moving out of state in a couple months, found work out of state.

As it currently stands, you have sole legal and physical custody of your daughter and can take her whenever you want. However, if you plan on...

Child Support in MA

Your income does matter, but it would really depend on how much of an increase you are talking about. If you already have an idea of how much your...

Mental illness and child custody trial

Congratulations on your getting on medication and therapy. Showing that you have stabilized will certainly help your chances of regaining custody...

My "ex" husband said that he had filed a divorce since December and now it is March. How long does it take to get a divorce in

For uncontested divorces, it takes about 4 months from start to finish. For contested divorces, it can vary from 6 months to well over a year...

What are my chances of getting sole custody of my child if I can prove that the father has never communicated with me?

Although he certainly should improve his communication with you, his lack thereof in the past probably will not, by itself, be grounds for denying...

I've had many clients ask me if they can put their divorce on "hold." The answer is "Not really." You will still have to DISMISS the divorce...

I might be faced with a relocation modification. I was wondering if mother wants to remove child from state, and both parents

Courts take this issue very seriously. Courts say 'no' all the time; they also say 'yes' all the time. It will depend on whether you challenge...

Does a parent have to continue paying child support if the child is 18 years old and is going to be a full time college student?

Most separation agreements nowadays require support until age 23 as long as the child is enrolled in college full-time. However, this wasn't as...