Am I entitled to half of our marriage assets?

You may be. Massachusetts is an equitable division state, not equal division. This means that the split is not automatically 50/50. Factors such as...

How can a court tell you they are not going to terminate you child support order, at your request??

Things to consider also include whether or not the custodial parent is on state aid. If that is the case, the DOR will collect the money to...

MA restraining order with attached custody

If NC is refusing to enforce the order, then you may want to go to the probate court and file an emergency order for custody. Explain the entire...

Do you recommend the use of an Attorney for a Contempt Motion in Mass.when there is a Separation Agreement in place?

I agree with Attorney Foley, it depends on the issue. If it is a child support issue and the DOR is part of the case, they may be able to assist...

If your spouse retains an attorney, that attorney should notify you prior to the court hearing. My question is how you filed the divorce, was it a...

I want to get a divorce and my husband not. I don't have the financial strenght to do it. He threatens to keep our daughter.

It sounds like you could really use some support. Do you have any family or friends you can talk to? You absolutely have rights to certain things...

I have had sole custody of my children for 4 yrs. in that time, the mother now wants sole custody, can she get that?

Do you have a current order giving you custody of the children? Where did she file for custody? If the children have been living with you in the...

My ex and I have a 16month old girl, he is in custody for DV, Is it possible to try for full custody of our daughter?

First, I would want to know if you are married, or were married. If not, is there an order for custody in place? In many states, when a court...

How can we (my husband and i) get the charge of domestic assualt dropped.

At this point, neither you or your husband have the option to "drop the charges". It is up to the prosecutor to decide what to do with both cases....

What are the gun possession/ oper/ purch rights for someone under a 1 year restraining order for domestic assault in NY/ NJ/ PA?

Below you will find the information regarding possession of a gun while under a restraining order and if someone has been convicted of misdemeanor...