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If I don't agree with what the judge has ruled after a trial on custody support visitation can I appeal the ruling?

Christine's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Appeals involve a mistake of law or fact. They are not an opportunity to argue that the Court made a bad decision or "should have" decided another...

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My husband is filing for divorce. He won't leave the house. I am totally disabled.

Christine's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

The Court will not order someone to vacate the home absent good reason. It would depend on what he does to intimidate you, whether he can live at...

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Just filed for custody today because my daughter told me her mother was planning to move to Illinois. Can she leave the state?

Christine's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Do you have any orders from the Court regarding custody and removal (moving of the child out of state)? Did you file an ex parte (without...

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How will my fiance back child support effect me when we get married

Christine's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Is your question whether YOU will be responsible to pay the arrears? If so, the answer is NO. You are not financially obligated to the child. ...

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Is there any thing i can do if the custodial parent is not providing proper decent clothing for our child.

Christine's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

It sounds as if you may have shared parenting. Is that right? The answer to your question depends on the details of your agreement and the...

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Child Support in MA if Father Unemployed

Christine's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

Income is typically imputed to those that have the ability to earn and simply choose not to do so. For example, someone that quits a high paying...

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What can be done?

Christine's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I Agree that this is very difficult to answer without knowing the facts of the case and reviewing the file. If you feel that you have done...

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Hello i got divorced and left the states and i want to know if the divorce was finalized ?

Christine's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

check with the clerk's office to find out the status of your case.

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Hi if I have a ro against my husband and he contact my ex husband and his girlfriend and asks questions about my child support e

Christine's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

The answer is in the details of the restraining order. If he is not permitted to contact you at all, this may be a violation because it can be...

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Ex-husband won large amount of money from gambling, would this be considered income and considered into child support?

Christine's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

Yes, this is income and the Court can consider this when awarding child support and/or when considering "ability to pay" support that is already...